Nikon S100 vs Panasonic FH10

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon S100 vs Panasonic FH10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the FH10 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S100 was launched 16 months earlier than the FH10 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the S100 matches up against the FH10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S100 Gallery and Panasonic FH10 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S100 has got external measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic FH10 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S100 vs Panasonic FH10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S100 and the FH10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and FH10 is 94 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S100 and FH10.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you will want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older S100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.