Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic FH8

Below, we are analyzing the Nikon AW100 and Panasonic FH8, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the AW100 (16MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was manufactured 4 months earlier than the FH8 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the AW100 matches up against the FH8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The entire galleries are available at Nikon AW100 Gallery & Panasonic FH8 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW100 offers outside measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic FH8 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the AW100 against the FH8.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW100 and FH8 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The photograph underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the AW100 and FH8.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you should always take the launch date of the cameras into account.