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Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs

Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Replacement is Nikon L110
Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
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Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon L100 versus Panasonic FH5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and FH5 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The L100 was brought out 23 months earlier than the FH5 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the L100 scores against the FH5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Panasonic FH5

 L100 FH5 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Nikon L100

 FH5 L100 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 23 months

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Panasonic FH5

 L100 FH5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L100 has got 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 FH5 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Nikon L100 versus Panasonic FH5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the L100 and the FH5.

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L100 and FH5 is 79 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The picture below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L100 and FH5.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH5 to provide extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged L100 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography highlights
26
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L100
Street photography with Panasonic FH5
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L100 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH5 Sports photography details
33
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L100 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH5 Travel photography highlights
55
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than average in class (121g)
features touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L100
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH5
39
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
38
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH5 Vlogging advice
25
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Panasonic FH5
 Nikon Coolpix L100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS18
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-03 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 360g (0.79 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 260 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $399 $169