Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic FH27

Following is a thorough overview of the Nikon S6500 versus Panasonic FH27, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S6500 (16MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6500 was revealed 2 years after the FH27 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S6500 grades vs the FH27 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The full galleries are available at Nikon S6500 Gallery and Panasonic FH27 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S6500 provides outside dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH27 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Nikon S6500 versus Panasonic FH27 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the S6500 and the FH27.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6500 and FH27 is 92 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The image below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6500 and FH27.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern S6500 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.