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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Updated by Nikon A1000
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS10
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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FH1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and FH1 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A900 was introduced 6 years later than the FH1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A900 matches up against the FH1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Panasonic FH1

 A900 FH1 
IntroducedFebruary 2016January 2010More recent by 75 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Nikon A900

 FH1 A900 

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Panasonic FH1

 A900 FH1 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon A900 has outside dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the A900 versus the FH1.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A900 and FH1 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A900 and FH1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon A900 to result in extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent A900 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography advice
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decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH1 Street photography advice
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (289 grams)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography features
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excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 Travel photography information
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography information
74
lighter than competitors (289g)
supports bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
58
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Landscape photography camera
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reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon A900
Vlogging with Panasonic FH1
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reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors (289g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no microphone support
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Panasonic FH1
 Nikon Coolpix A900Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix A900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-02-23 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 6.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 289 gr (0.64 lb) 163 gr (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 300 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $400 $150