Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FH27

Below, we will be looking at the Nikon L100 and Panasonic FH27, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and FH27 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L100 was brought out 23 months before the FH27 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the L100 grades vs the FH27 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L100 Gallery and Panasonic FH27 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L100 comes with outer measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Panasonic FH27 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L100 and Panasonic FH27 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the L100 compared to the FH27.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L100 and FH27 is 79 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L100 and FH27.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FH27 to deliver greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older L100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.