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Nikon W300 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic FH27 Key Specs

Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Revealed May 2017
Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Photography Glossary

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Nikon W300 vs Panasonic FH27, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W300 was unveiled 6 years later than the FH27 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the W300 scores versus the FH27 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Panasonic FH27

 W300 FH27 
RevealedMay 2017January 2011Fresher by 78 months
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Nikon W300

 FH27 W300 
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Common features in the Nikon W300 and Panasonic FH27

 W300 FH27 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon W300 provides exterior dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic FH27 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon W300 vs Panasonic FH27 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the W300 and the FH27.

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the W300 and FH27 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the W300 and FH27.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images although you might want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer W300 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic FH27 sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon W300 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography features
36
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon W300
Street photography with Panasonic FH27
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon W300
Sports photography with Panasonic FH27
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon W300 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH27 Travel photography factors
73
weather proof
has bluetooth
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
provides touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon W300 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Landscape photography camera
48
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
43
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon W300 Vlogging information
Panasonic FH27 Vlogging information
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
32
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Nikon W300 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Panasonic FH27
 Nikon Coolpix W300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix W300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2017-05-31 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine VI
Sensor type - 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 5.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 231 gr (0.51 lbs) 152 gr (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 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 280 shots 250 shots
Battery format Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $387 $229