Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic FH7
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Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic FH7 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
- Announced August 2011
- Updated by Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
- Launched September 2011
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22

Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview
Following is a extended assessment of the Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic FH7, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the AW100 (16MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The AW100 was revealed very close to the FH7 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the AW100 scores versus the FH7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic FH7 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The full galleries are provided at Nikon AW100 Gallery & Panasonic FH7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Panasonic FH7
AW100 | FH7 | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Nikon AW100
FH7 | AW100 | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Panasonic FH7
AW100 | FH7 | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | ![]() | September 2011 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon AW100 provides outside measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic FH7 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic FH7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the AW100 against the FH7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW100 and FH7 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The pic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the AW100 and FH7.
Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images although you really should factor the age of the products into consideration.

Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix AW100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 |
Alternate name | - | Lumix DMC-FS22 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-08-24 | 2011-09-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 178 gr (0.39 pounds) | 126 gr (0.28 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") | 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 260 images |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $299 | $149 |