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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs

Nikon S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2010
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
  • Revealed January 2011
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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Nikon S6000 versus Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6000 was introduced 11 months earlier than the FH27 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S6000 matches up vs the FH27 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Panasonic FH27

 S6000 FH27 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Nikon S6000

 FH27 S6000 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 11 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Panasonic FH27

 S6000 FH27 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6000 offers exterior measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic FH27 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S6000 versus Panasonic FH27 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S6000 compared to the FH27.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S6000 and FH27 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S6000 and FH27.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH27 to provide extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged S6000 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S6000
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH27
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6000
Street photography with Panasonic FH27
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH27 Sports photography information
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 Travel photography information
Panasonic FH27 Travel photography information
64
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
68
has touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography highlights
37
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6000
Vlogging with Panasonic FH27
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
32
fairly wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Panasonic FH27
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S6000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-03 2011-01-05
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 gr (0.34 lbs) 152 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $300 $229