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Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
79
Imaging
32
Features
28
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FH7 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Updated by Nikon L110
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22
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Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FH7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and FH7 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L100 was launched 3 years earlier than the FH7 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the L100 scores vs the FH7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Panasonic FH7

 L100 FH7 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Nikon L100

 FH7 L100 
IntroducedSeptember 2011February 2009More modern by 31 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Panasonic FH7

 L100 FH7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L100 enjoys physical 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 FH7 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FH7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the L100 versus the FH7.

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L100 and FH7 is 79 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the L100 and FH7.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH7 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged L100 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Portrait photography camera
25
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 Street photography factors
Panasonic FH7 Street photography factors
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than average (126 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L100 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography details
32
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L100 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH7 Travel photography info
55
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than average (126g)
includes touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography info
38
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
42
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH7 Vlogging info
25
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
34
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than average (126g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Panasonic FH7
 Nikon Coolpix L100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS22
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-03 2011-09-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 320 x 240 (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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 360 gr (0.79 lbs) 126 gr (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 - 260 images
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 One One
Launch pricing $399 $149