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Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39

Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic FX700 Key Specs

Nikon AW100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • New Model is Nikon AW110
Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released July 2010
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Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Nikon AW100 and Panasonic FX700, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the AW100 (16MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was released 14 months after the FX700 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the AW100 matches up vs the FX700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Panasonic FX700

 AW100 FX700 
ReleasedAugust 2011July 2010More modern by 14 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Nikon AW100

 FX700 AW100 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Panasonic FX700

 AW100 FX700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon AW100 features outer measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic FX700 has specifications of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the AW100 compared to the FX700.

Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the AW100 and FX700 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the AW100 and FX700.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon AW100 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern AW100 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW100 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography features
30
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
38
you can focus manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW100 Street photography advice
Panasonic FX700 Street photography advice
55
environment proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW100 Sports photography information
Panasonic FX700 Sports photography information
33
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW100 Travel photography details
Panasonic FX700 Travel photography details
67
environment proof
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Landscape photography camera
41
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon AW100
Vlogging with Panasonic FX700
29
quite wide (28mm)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no microphone support
33
pretty wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
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Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW100 and Panasonic FX700
 Nikon Coolpix AW100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-24 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 7.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 178g (0.39 pounds) 176g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $299 $399