Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic FH1

Below is a detailed overview of the Nikon AW130 versus Panasonic FH1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the AW130 (16MP) and FH1 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was released 5 years later than the FH1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the AW130 grades vs the FH1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW130 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon AW130 Gallery and Panasonic FH1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW130 comes with physical dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic FH1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the AW130 vs the FH1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the AW130 and FH1 is 91 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the AW130 and FH1.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon AW130 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The younger AW130 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.