Nikon S100 vs Panasonic FH20
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Nikon S100 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Nikon S100 vs Panasonic FH20 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S100 Gallery & Panasonic FH20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Panasonic FH20
S100 | FH20 | |||
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Released | August 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 20 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display size | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Display resolution | 820k | 230k | Sharper display (+590k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Nikon S100
FH20 | S100 |
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Common features in the Nikon S100 and Panasonic FH20
S100 | FH20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and FH20 is 94 and 93 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S100 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | |
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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 |