Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH27
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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH27 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S630 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S630 Gallery and Panasonic FH27 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Panasonic FH27
S630 | FH27 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Nikon S630
FH27 | S630 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 23 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S630 and Panasonic FH27
S630 | FH27 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
Contrast the Nikon S630 versus Panasonic FH27 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S630 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S630 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | |
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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 |