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Nikon S100 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs

Nikon S100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
  • Revealed August 2011
Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
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Nikon S100 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon S100 versus Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S100 was announced 20 months later than the FH20 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S100 scores vs the FH20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Panasonic FH20

 S100 FH20 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2010Fresher by 20 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution820k230kSharper display (+590k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Nikon S100

 FH20 S100 

Common features in the Nikon S100 and Panasonic FH20

 S100 FH20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S100 enjoys 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) and the Panasonic FH20 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S100 versus Panasonic FH20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S100 and the FH20.

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and FH20 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S100 and FH20.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S100 to resolve more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger S100 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S100 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S100 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography factors
40
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S100 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH20 Sports photography advice
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (150 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S100 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH20 Travel photography factors
65
supports focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low battery life (150 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
64
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S100 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography information
45
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery life (150 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Vlogging camera
35
quite wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Nikon S100 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S100 and Panasonic FH20
 Nikon Coolpix S100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-08-24 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 820k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Organic LED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.80 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lb) 178 grams (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $240 $179