Nikon S100 vs Panasonic FH5

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon S100 and Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S100 was launched 8 months later than the FH5 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S100 matches up versus the FH5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S100 Gallery & Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S100 provides exterior dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic FH5 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S100 and Panasonic FH5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the S100 vs the FH5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and FH5 is 94 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The visual underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and FH5.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you will need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The fresher S100 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.