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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
53
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs

Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon P300
  • Replacement is Nikon P330
Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon P310 versus Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P310 (16MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P310 was launched 18 months later than the FH27 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the P310 grades vs the FH27 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Panasonic FH27

 P310 FH27 
IntroducedJune 2012January 2011More recent by 18 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Nikon P310

 FH27 P310 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon P310 and Panasonic FH27

 P310 FH27 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P310 has outside measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH27 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Nikon P310 versus Panasonic FH27 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the P310 compared to the FH27.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P310 and FH27 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The visual here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P310 and FH27.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images though you should always factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger P310 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P310 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography details
42
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P310 Street photography features
Panasonic FH27 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P310 Sports photography info
Panasonic FH27 Sports photography info
47
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P310 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH27 Travel photography info
71
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
68
supports touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P310
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH27
54
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P310 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
32
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Nikon P310 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P310 and Panasonic FH27
 Nikon Coolpix P310Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-06-22 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine VI
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 99 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 194g (0.43 pounds) 152g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 230 images 250 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $700 $229