Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FH10
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Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FH10 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2009
- Newer Model is Nikon L110
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2013

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FH10 Overview
On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon L100 versus Panasonic FH10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and FH10 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The L100 was brought out 4 years prior to the FH10 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the L100 grades versus the FH10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FH10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L100 Gallery & Panasonic FH10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Panasonic FH10
L100 | FH10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Nikon L100
FH10 | L100 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 47 months |
Common features in the Nikon L100 and Panasonic FH10
L100 | FH10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L100 comes with outside dimensions 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 FH10 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).
Check the Nikon L100 versus Panasonic FH10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the L100 vs the FH10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the L100 and FH10 is 79 and 97 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The picture here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L100 and FH10.
Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH10 to result in extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged L100 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-02-03 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 360 gr (0.79 lbs) | 103 gr (0.23 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 260 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $399 | $110 |