Nikon S100 vs Panasonic FH2
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Nikon S100 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
- Introduced August 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
Nikon S100 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon S100 vs Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe S100 was announced 8 months after the FH2 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S100 grades vs the FH2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon S100 vs Panasonic FH2 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S100 Gallery & Panasonic FH2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Panasonic FH2
S100 | FH2 | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | January 2011 | More modern by 8 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Display sizing | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Display resolution | 820k | 230k | Clearer display (+590k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Nikon S100
FH2 | S100 |
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Common features in the Nikon S100 and Panasonic FH2
S100 | FH2 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Nikon S100 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S100 offers outer 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) whilst the Panasonic FH2 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S100 vs Panasonic FH2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S100 compared to the FH2.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and FH2 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S100 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The image below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S100 and FH2.
As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S100 to show extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer S100 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Nikon S100 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S100 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FS16 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-08-24 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 820k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | Organic LED monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 175g (0.39 pounds) | 121g (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") | 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 | 150 photos | 270 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $240 | $149 |