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Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
28
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Nikon AW100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • New Model is Nikon AW110
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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
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Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon AW100 and Panasonic FH1, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the AW100 (16MP) and FH1 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was announced 20 months after the FH1 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the AW100 matches up vs the FH1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Panasonic FH1

 AW100 FH1 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2010Newer by 20 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Nikon AW100

 FH1 AW100 

Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Panasonic FH1

 AW100 FH1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon AW100 has outside dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the AW100 vs the FH1.

Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW100 and FH1 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The pic below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the AW100 and FH1.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon AW100 to offer more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern AW100 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW100 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography features
29
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon AW100
Street photography with Panasonic FH1
54
weather sealing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW100 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography advice
33
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Travel photography camera
67
weather sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW100 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography information
41
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon AW100
Vlogging with Panasonic FH1
29
really wide (28mm)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no mic jack
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW100 and Panasonic FH1
 Nikon Coolpix AW100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix AW100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS10
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-08-24 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 178 gr (0.39 lbs) 163 gr (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $299 $150