Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH27
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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
- 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
- Released November 2013
(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
- Released January 2011
Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview
Following is a in depth comparison of the Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the P7800 (12MP) and FH27 (16MP) and the P7800 (1/1.7") and FH27 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe P7800 was unveiled 2 years after the FH27 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the P7800 grades vs the FH27 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH27 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7800 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P7800 Gallery and Panasonic FH27 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Panasonic FH27
P7800 | FH27 | |||
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Released | November 2013 | January 2011 | More modern by 36 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Nikon P7800
FH27 | P7800 | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Panasonic FH27
P7800 | FH27 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size |
Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P7800 offers exterior measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Panasonic FH27 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
See the Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH27 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the P7800 versus the FH27.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P7800 and FH27 is 82 and 94 respectively.
Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the P7800 and FH27.
To sum up, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The P7800 with its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic FH27 will resolve greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher P7800 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P7800 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P7800 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-11-25 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine VI |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-4.0 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Touch Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 921 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m | 5.80 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 399 gr (0.88 lb) | 152 gr (0.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 200 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photographs | 250 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL14 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $550 | $229 |