Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FH2

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FH2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and FH2 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A900 was launched 5 years after the FH2 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the A900 grades vs the FH2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix A900 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The complete galleries are available at Nikon A900 Gallery & Panasonic FH2 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon A900 has outer measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Panasonic FH2 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the A900 vs the FH2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and FH2 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A900 and FH2.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon A900 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The younger A900 provides a benefit in sensor tech.