Nikon S30 vs Panasonic FH2

Below, we are analyzing the Nikon S30 and Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the S30 (10MP) and FH2 (14MP) and the S30 (1/3") and FH2 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The S30 was launched 14 months after the FH2 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S30 grades vs the FH2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S30 Gallery and Panasonic FH2 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S30 has got external measurements of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic FH2 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S30 against the FH2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S30 and FH2 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S30 and FH2.

Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S30 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic FH2 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger S30 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.