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Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic FH7 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
  • Announced August 2011
  • Updated by Nikon AW110
Panasonic FH7
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Panasonic FH7

 AW100 FH7 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Nikon AW100

 FH7 AW100 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Panasonic FH7

 AW100 FH7 
LaunchedAugust 2011September 2011Similar age
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

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

Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW100 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography features
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW100 Street photography information
Panasonic FH7 Street photography information
55
weather proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than others in class (126g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW100 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography advice
33
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
low fps (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW100 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH7 Travel photography features
67
weather proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than others in class (126g)
offers focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW100 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography info
41
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
43
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon AW100
Vlogging with Panasonic FH7
29
rather wide (28mm)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external microphone jack
34
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW100 and Panasonic FH7
 Nikon Coolpix AW100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
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