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Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix AW100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic FX90 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
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Successor is Nikon AW110
Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic FX90, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the AW100 (16MP) and FX90 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was unveiled at a similar time to the FX90 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the AW100 grades versus the FX90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Panasonic FX90

 AW100 FX90 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Nikon AW100

 FX90 AW100 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon AW100 and Panasonic FX90

 AW100 FX90 
RevealedAugust 2011August 2011Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon AW100 features exterior measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic FX90 has sizing of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the AW100 vs the FX90.

Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the AW100 and FX90 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The graphic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the AW100 and FX90.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon AW100 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW100 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography factors
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Street photography camera
55
environment proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW100 Sports photography info
Panasonic FX90 Sports photography info
33
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW100 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FX90 Travel photography advice
67
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
60
includes touch to focus
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery pack (200 per charge)
low resolution (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW100 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography highlights
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
36
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery pack (200 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon AW100
Vlogging with Panasonic FX90
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic support
34
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
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Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW100 and Panasonic FX90
 Nikon Coolpix AW100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-08-24 2011-08-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.90 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 178 grams (0.39 pounds) 149 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 life - 200 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $299 $227