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Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs

Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Released February 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon AW110
  • Replacement is Nikon AW130
Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon AW120 and Panasonic FH6, 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 FH6 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was brought out 2 years later than the FH6 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the AW120 grades vs the FH6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Panasonic FH6

 AW120 FH6 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2012More recent by 26 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Nikon AW120

 FH6 AW120 

Common features in the Nikon AW120 and Panasonic FH6

 AW120 FH6 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW120 has got outside measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic FH6 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the AW120 vs the FH6.

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the AW120 and FH6 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the AW120 and FH6.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon AW120 to resolve more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent AW120 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW120 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography details
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon AW120
Street photography with Panasonic FH6
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (119 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon AW120
Sports photography with Panasonic FH6
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery pack (350 shots)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
better than average battery power (280 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon AW120
Travel photography with Panasonic FH6
69
good battery pack (350 per charge)
weather proofing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
better than average battery power (280 per charge)
lighter than others (119g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW120 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography info
48
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
better than average battery power (280 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW120 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging highlights
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than others (119 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW120 and Panasonic FH6
 Nikon Coolpix AW120Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW120 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-02-07 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology OLED monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 4.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (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
Mic 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) 119g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 shots 280 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $350 $129