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Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs

Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
  • Revealed July 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon AW100
  • New Model is Nikon AW120
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
Photography Glossary

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon AW110 versus Panasonic FH25, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the FH25 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was manufactured 2 years after the FH25 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the AW110 grades versus the FH25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Panasonic FH25

 AW110 FH25 
AnnouncedJuly 2013January 2011More modern by 31 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k230kSharper screen (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Nikon AW110

 FH25 AW110 

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Panasonic FH25

 AW110 FH25 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon AW110 enjoys outside measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic FH25 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the AW110 and the FH25.

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW110 and FH25 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The image below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the AW110 and FH25.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of images however you have to take the release date of the products into consideration. The younger AW110 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW110 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH25 Sports photography details
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Travel photography camera
67
environment sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW110 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography info
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
38
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW110 Vlogging features
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging features
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no microphone port
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Panasonic FH25
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix AW110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS35
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-07-05 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine VI
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 614 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology OLED monitor TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 5.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
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 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193 gr (0.43 pounds) 159 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 250 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $250 $180