Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic FH20
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Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced August 2011
- Successor is Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS30
Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview
In this article, we will be looking at the Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic FH20, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the AW100 (16MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe AW100 was released 20 months later than the FH20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the AW100 scores against the FH20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic FH20 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon AW100 Gallery & Panasonic FH20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Panasonic FH20
AW100 | FH20 | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 20 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Nikon AW100
FH20 | AW100 |
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Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Panasonic FH20
AW100 | FH20 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW100 enjoys exterior dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic FH20 has measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Examine the Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic FH20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the AW100 and the FH20.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the AW100 and FH20 is 93 and 93 respectively.
Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the AW100 and FH20.
As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon AW100 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer AW100 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix AW100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 |
Alternative name | - | Lumix DMC-FS30 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | - | 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 | ||
Supported 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) |
Max 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 178 grams (0.39 lb) | 178 grams (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $299 | $179 |