Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FH27

Lets look closer at the Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S6100 (16MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was released 2 months later than the FH27 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S6100 matches up vs the FH27 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S6100 Gallery and Panasonic FH27 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6100 comes with physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic FH27 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S6100 vs the FH27.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S6100 and FH27 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Often, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The graphic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S6100 and FH27.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of files though you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration.