Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FH2

Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FH2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and FH2 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L100 was unveiled 23 months prior to the FH2 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the L100 matches up versus the FH2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L100 Gallery & Panasonic FH2 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L100 comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Panasonic FH2 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the L100 vs the FH2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the L100 and FH2 is 79 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L100 and FH2.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FH2 to show greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older L100 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.