Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic FH22
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Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
- 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
- Launched February 2014
- Succeeded the Nikon AW110
- New Model is Nikon AW130
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS33
Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview
In this article, we will be matching up the Nikon AW120 versus Panasonic FH22, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe AW120 was revealed 4 years later than the FH22 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the AW120 grades vs the FH22 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic FH22 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix AW120 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The full galleries are available at Nikon AW120 Gallery and Panasonic FH22 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Panasonic FH22
AW120 | FH22 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | January 2010 | More recent by 50 months | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Nikon AW120
FH22 | AW120 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon AW120 and Panasonic FH22
AW120 | FH22 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW120 comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic FH22 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Nikon AW120 versus Panasonic FH22 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the AW120 against the FH22.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW120 and FH22 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW120 and FH22.
As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon AW120 to render extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger AW120 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW120 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix AW120 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 |
Alternative name | - | Lumix DMC-FS33 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-02-07 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | 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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
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 | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | 5.80 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
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 | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 213g (0.47 pounds) | 170g (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
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 | 350 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $350 | $200 |