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Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
  • Announced July 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon AW100
  • Updated by Nikon AW120
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16
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Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon AW110 versus Panasonic FH2, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The AW110 was unveiled 2 years after the FH2 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the AW110 grades versus the FH2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Panasonic FH2

 AW110 FH2 
AnnouncedJuly 2013January 2011Newer by 31 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Nikon AW110

 FH2 AW110 

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Panasonic FH2

 AW110 FH2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Nikon AW110 features exterior measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic FH2 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Nikon AW110 versus Panasonic FH2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the AW110 against the FH2.

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW110 and FH2 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the AW110 and FH2.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon AW110 to result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger AW110 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW110 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography features
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focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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MP count decent (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than average (121 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Sports photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery (270 CIPA)
max fps low (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Travel photography camera
67
environment sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
72
great battery (270 CIPA)
lighter than average (121 grams)
has focus via touch
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW110 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography details
49
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
great battery (270 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon AW110
Vlogging with Panasonic FH2
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than average (121 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Panasonic FH2
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS16
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-07-05 2011-01-05
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support 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 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 614 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 3.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 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 port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 193 grams (0.43 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 250 photographs 270 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack 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
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $250 $149