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Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Earlier Model is Nikon L100
  • Newer Model is Nikon L120
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
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Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Nikon L110 and Panasonic FH2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L110 (12MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L110 was released 11 months earlier than the FH2 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the L110 matches up versus the FH2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Panasonic FH2

 L110 FH2 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Nikon L110

 FH2 L110 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Panasonic FH2

 L110 FH2 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L110 enjoys exterior dimensions of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Panasonic FH2 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the L110 and the FH2.

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L110 and FH2 is 77 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L110 and FH2.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FH2 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged L110 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L110 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography features
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no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L110 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH2 Street photography highlights
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition in class (121g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery (270 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L110 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography details
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built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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better than average battery (270 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
boasts touch focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L110 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography info
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relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
better than average battery (270 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L110
Vlogging with Panasonic FH2
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (121g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Panasonic FH2
 Nikon Coolpix L110Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS16
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-03 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 13.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 406 grams (0.90 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 - 270 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $280 $149