Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic FH10

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon AW130 and Panasonic FH10, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the FH10 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was introduced 2 years later than the FH10 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the AW130 grades vs the FH10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW130 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon AW130 Gallery and Panasonic FH10 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon AW130 has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic FH10 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the AW130 and the FH10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW130 and FH10 is 91 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The photograph below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the AW130 and FH10.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos but you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern AW130 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.