Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FH27

Its time to look closer at the Nikon L110 versus Panasonic FH27, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the L110 (12MP) and FH27 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L110 was unveiled 11 months prior to the FH27 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the L110 grades vs the FH27 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L110 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The full galleries are available at Nikon L110 Gallery and Panasonic FH27 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L110 has outer dimensions of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Panasonic FH27 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L110 versus Panasonic FH27 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the L110 and the FH27.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L110 and FH27 is 77 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L110 and FH27.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH27 to provide more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older L110 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.