Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FH27

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S6200 (16MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was unveiled 8 months after the FH27 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S6200 scores vs the FH27 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S6200 Gallery & Panasonic FH27 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6200 comes with outer dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic FH27 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S6200 and the FH27.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S6200 and FH27 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The pic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6200 and FH27.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you will need to take the age of the products into consideration. The younger S6200 will have an edge in sensor innovation.