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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs

Nikon P7800
(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
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
  • Released January 2011
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Panasonic FH27

 P7800 FH27 
ReleasedNovember 2013January 2011More modern by 36 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Nikon P7800

 FH27 P7800 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Panasonic FH27

 P7800 FH27 
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P7800 and FH27 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7800 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography information
46
you can focus manually
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7800 Street photography details
Panasonic FH27 Street photography details
64
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (399g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7800 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH27 Sports photography details
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7800 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH27 Travel photography advice
68
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average (399g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
68
boasts touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7800 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography features
58
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
43
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7800 Vlogging information
Panasonic FH27 Vlogging information
75
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
more heavy than average (399 grams)
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7800 and Panasonic FH27
 Nikon Coolpix P7800Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
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