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Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs

Nikon S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-156mm (F) lens
  • 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 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
  • Announced January 2011
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Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was released 2 years later than the FH27 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S5200 matches up against the FH27 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Panasonic FH27

 S5200 FH27 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 26 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Nikon S5200

 FH27 S5200 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Panasonic FH27

 S5200 FH27 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S5200 has outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH27 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic FH27 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the S5200 and the FH27.

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S5200 and FH27 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S5200 and FH27.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you should always factor the age of the cameras into account. The more recent S5200 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S5200
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH27
30
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5200 Street photography factors
Panasonic FH27 Street photography factors
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Sports photography camera
28
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (160 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Travel photography camera
68
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery (160 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
68
has touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5200 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography info
42
really wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery (160 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
43
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5200 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH27 Vlogging info
33
really wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no external mic socket
32
pretty wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5200 and Panasonic FH27
 Nikon Coolpix S5200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S5200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-29 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine VI
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 146 grams (0.32 pounds) 152 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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 160 pictures 250 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $130 $229