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Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
79
Imaging
32
Features
28
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Successor is Nikon L110
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
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Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon L100 versus Panasonic FH1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L100 (10MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L100 was manufactured 11 months earlier than the FH1 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the L100 grades versus the FH1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Panasonic FH1

 L100 FH1 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Nikon L100

 FH1 L100 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Panasonic FH1

 L100 FH1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L100 provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Panasonic FH1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the L100 versus the FH1.

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L100 and FH1 is 79 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the L100 and FH1.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FH1 to provide greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged L100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography highlights
25
manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
20
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Street photography camera
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L100 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography details
32
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L100 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography features
55
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
58
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography details
38
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 Vlogging information
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging information
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Panasonic FH1
 Nikon Coolpix L100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-03 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
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 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 360g (0.79 pounds) 163g (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $399 $150