Nikon S9900 vs Panasonic FH27

In this article, we are reviewing the Nikon S9900 versus Panasonic FH27, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S9900 (16MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9900 was introduced 4 years after the FH27 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the S9900 scores versus the FH27 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9900 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S9900 Gallery and Panasonic FH27 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S9900 features outer dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Panasonic FH27 has sizing 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S9900 versus the FH27.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S9900 and FH27 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S9900 and FH27.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos but you will want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher S9900 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.