Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic FH10

Here is a complete assessment of the Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic FH10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S5100 (12MP) and FH10 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was unveiled 3 years before the FH10 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S5100 matches up vs the FH10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S5100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10. The full galleries are available at Nikon S5100 Gallery & Panasonic FH10 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S5100 has got exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic FH10 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S5100 vs the FH10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5100 and FH10 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S5100 and FH10.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH10 to offer you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older S5100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.