Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic FH27

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic FH27, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S9500 (18MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was released 2 years after the FH27 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S9500 matches up versus the FH27 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S9500 Gallery and Panasonic FH27 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S9500 comes with outside measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic FH27 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic FH27 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the S9500 vs the FH27.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S9500 and FH27 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S9500 and FH27.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon S9500 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent S9500 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.