Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic FS12

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic FS12, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the AW110 (16MP) and FS12 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was launched 4 years after the FS12 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon AW110 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the AW110 grades vs the FS12 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW110 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. The complete galleries are available at Nikon AW110 Gallery and Panasonic FS12 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon AW110 enjoys external measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS12 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the AW110 versus the FS12.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW110 and FS12 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the AW110 and FS12.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon AW110 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern AW110 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.