Nikon S100 vs Panasonic FH22

Below is a in depth review of the Nikon S100 versus Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S100 was unveiled 20 months later than the FH22 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the S100 grades vs the FH22 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The full galleries are available at Nikon S100 Gallery and Panasonic FH22 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S100 enjoys outer dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic FH22 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S100 versus Panasonic FH22 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S100 compared to the FH22.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and FH22 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The graphic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and FH22.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S100 to resolve more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent S100 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.