Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic FH27

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic FH27, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was announced 19 months later than the FH27 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S9300 matches up against the FH27 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S9300 Gallery and Panasonic FH27 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S9300 comes with outside measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic FH27 has specifications 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the S9300 and the FH27.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9300 and FH27 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S9300 and FH27.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you should always factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern S9300 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.