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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S630 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs

Nikon S630
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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 S630 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon S630 versus Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the S630 (12MP) and FH27 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S630 was released 23 months earlier than the FH27 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S630 matches up against the FH27 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Panasonic FH27

 S630 FH27 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Nikon S630

 FH27 S630 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 23 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S630 and Panasonic FH27

 S630 FH27 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S630 provides external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic FH27 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the S630 against the FH27.

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S630 and FH27 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S630 and FH27.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH27 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S630 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S630 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography details
20
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S630 Street photography information
Panasonic FH27 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S630
Sports photography with Panasonic FH27
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S630
Travel photography with Panasonic FH27
56
has built in flash
very long reach (260mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
comes with touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S630 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
42
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S630 Vlogging information
Panasonic FH27 Vlogging information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
32
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S630 and Panasonic FH27
 Nikon Coolpix S630Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S630 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-03 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine VI
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-260mm (7.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lb) 152 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-L12 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $240 $229