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Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs

Nikon AW130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Nikon AW120
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
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Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Nikon AW130 and Panasonic FH3, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW130 was manufactured 5 years later than the FH3 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the AW130 grades versus the FH3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Panasonic FH3

 AW130 FH3 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2010Fresher by 63 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Nikon AW130

 FH3 AW130 

Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Panasonic FH3

 AW130 FH3 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon AW130 provides external measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon AW130 and Panasonic FH3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the AW130 vs the FH3.

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the AW130 and FH3 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the AW130 and FH3.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon AW130 to show extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern AW130 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW130 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography information
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon AW130
Street photography with Panasonic FH3
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW130 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography highlights
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery (370 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW130 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography advice
72
good battery (370 shots)
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW130 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Landscape photography camera
50
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
good battery (370 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW130 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging factors
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW130 and Panasonic FH3
 Nikon Coolpix AW130Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix AW130 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS11
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-02-10 2010-01-06
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 6.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 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
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 221 grams (0.49 lbs) 165 grams (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 370 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $398 $160