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Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic FH20 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
  • Introduced July 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon AW100
  • Renewed by Nikon AW120
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS30
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Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon AW110 and Panasonic FH20, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was introduced 3 years later than the FH20 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the AW110 grades vs the FH20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Panasonic FH20

 AW110 FH20 
ReleasedJuly 2013January 2010Fresher by 43 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Nikon AW110

 FH20 AW110 

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Panasonic FH20

 AW110 FH20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon AW110 comes with outer measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic FH20 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the AW110 and the FH20.

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the AW110 and FH20 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the AW110 and FH20.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon AW110 to offer extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The newer AW110 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW110 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography info
40
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detect focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW110 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH20 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW110 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH20 Sports photography highlights
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Travel photography camera
67
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
64
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW110 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography highlights
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW110 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH20 Vlogging factors
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Panasonic FH20
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS30
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-07-05 2010-01-06
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 614k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 193g (0.43 lb) 178g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 250 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $250 $179