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Nikon S100 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Nikon S100
(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
Panasonic FH2
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Panasonic FH2

 S100 FH2 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2011More modern by 8 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution820k230kClearer display (+590k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Nikon S100

 FH2 S100 

Common features in the Nikon S100 and Panasonic FH2

 S100 FH2 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and FH2 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S100
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH2
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
good resolution (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (150 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery (270 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Travel photography camera
65
offers focus by touch
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (150 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
72
good battery (270 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
provides touch focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S100 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography info
45
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery power (150 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
41
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
good battery (270 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S100
Vlogging with Panasonic FH2
35
quite wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Nikon S100 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S100 and Panasonic FH2
 Nikon Coolpix S100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
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