Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic FH25

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon AW100 versus Panasonic FH25, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the AW100 (16MP) and the FH25 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The AW100 was revealed 8 months after the FH25 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the AW100 matches up vs the FH25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The full galleries are available at Nikon AW100 Gallery and Panasonic FH25 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW100 enjoys physical dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic FH25 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Nikon AW100 versus Panasonic FH25 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the AW100 and the FH25.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW100 and FH25 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Normally, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The picture below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW100 and FH25.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The younger AW100 will have a benefit in sensor technology.