Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic FX48

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic FX48, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the AW120 (16MP) and FX48 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was manufactured 5 years after the FX48 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the AW120 grades versus the FX48 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW120 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon AW120 Gallery and Panasonic FX48 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon AW120 offers external measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX48 has sizing of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic FX48 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the AW120 and the FX48.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW120 and FX48 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the AW120 and FX48.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon AW120 to provide more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher AW120 provides a benefit in sensor tech.