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Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs

Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Replacement is Nikon S9300
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 S9100 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Nikon S9100 versus Panasonic FH27, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the S9100 (12MP) and FH27 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9100 was revealed 7 months later than the FH27 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S9100 grades versus the FH27 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Panasonic FH27

 S9100 FH27 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2011Fresher by 7 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Nikon S9100

 FH27 S9100 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Panasonic FH27

 S9100 FH27 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9100 enjoys exterior dimensions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH27 has dimensions 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S9100 compared to the FH27.

Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9100 and FH27 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S9100 and FH27.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH27 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern S9100 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9100 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography factors
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focusing manually
provides face detection focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (214g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9100 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH27 Sports photography information
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excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (270 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S9100
Travel photography with Panasonic FH27
61
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
provides touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Landscape photography camera
39
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9100 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH27 Vlogging advice
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quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9100 and Panasonic FH27
 Nikon Coolpix S9100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S9100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-07-19 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 Venus Engine VI
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 grams (0.47 pounds) 152 grams (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 pictures 250 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $329 $229