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Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs

Nikon L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2010
Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the L22 (12MP) and FH27 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L22 was introduced 11 months earlier than the FH27 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the L22 scores versus the FH27 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Panasonic FH27

 L22 FH27 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Nikon L22

 FH27 L22 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2010Fresher by 11 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Panasonic FH27

 L22 FH27 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L22 features physical measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH27 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FH27 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the L22 against the FH27.

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L22 and FH27 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L22 and FH27.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FH27 to give greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older L22 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Street photography camera
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L22
Sports photography with Panasonic FH27
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L22
Travel photography with Panasonic FH27
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
offers focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography information
27
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L22
Vlogging with Panasonic FH27
22
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Panasonic FH27
 Nikon Coolpix L22Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L22 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-03 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 Venus Engine VI
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183 gr (0.40 pounds) 152 gr (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $130 $229