Nikon S100 vs Panasonic FH25

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon S100 versus Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the FH25 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S100 was brought out 8 months after the FH25 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S100 matches up against the FH25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S100 Gallery and Panasonic FH25 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S100 provides external measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH25 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S100 versus Panasonic FH25 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the S100 vs the FH25.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and FH25 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S100 and FH25.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you should always consider the production date of the products into consideration. The newer S100 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.