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Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs

Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced August 2011
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 S8200 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic FH27, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was launched 8 months later than the FH27 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S8200 scores against the FH27 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Panasonic FH27

 S8200 FH27 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2011Fresher by 8 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution961k230kClearer display (+731k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Nikon S8200

 FH27 S8200 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S8200 and Panasonic FH27

 S8200 FH27 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S8200 enjoys outside dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic FH27 has specifications 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S8200 vs the FH27.

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S8200 and FH27 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S8200 and FH27.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you should consider the age of the cameras into account. The fresher S8200 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S8200
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH27
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8200 Street photography details
Panasonic FH27 Street photography details
65
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than average (213g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8200 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH27 Sports photography information
41
incredible zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S8200 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH27 Travel photography features
68
lighter than average (213 grams)
provides focus via touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (250 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S8200
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH27
45
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery life (250 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
43
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8200 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH27 Vlogging info
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (213g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
32
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Nikon S8200 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8200 and Panasonic FH27
 Nikon Coolpix S8200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-24 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 Venus Engine VI
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-350mm (14.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 961k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, 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 213 grams (0.47 lbs) 152 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 250 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $329 $229