Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic FX90

Here is a in depth assessment of the Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic FX90, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the AW110 (16MP) and FX90 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was brought out 23 months later than the FX90 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the AW110 scores against the FX90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix AW110 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The entire galleries are available at Nikon AW110 Gallery and Panasonic FX90 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon AW110 offers exterior dimensions 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 FX90 has specifications of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the AW110 compared to the FX90.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the AW110 and FX90 is 92 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the AW110 and FX90.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon AW110 to give greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger AW110 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.