Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic FH20
95 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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93 Imaging
37 Features
21 Overall
30
Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
- 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
- Introduced August 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
- Launched January 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview
Here is a extended assessment of the Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S5100 (12MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe S5100 was brought out 8 months later than the FH20 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S5100 scores vs the FH20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic FH20 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S5100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S5100 Gallery and Panasonic FH20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Panasonic FH20
S5100 | FH20 | |||
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Launched | August 2010 | January 2010 | Fresher by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Nikon S5100
FH20 | S5100 |
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Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Panasonic FH20
S5100 | FH20 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S5100 comes with outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic FH20 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic FH20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S5100 and the FH20.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5100 and FH20 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S5100 and FH20.
To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH20 to render extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher S5100 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S5100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S5100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FS30 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-08-17 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.7-6.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 132 gr (0.29 lb) | 178 gr (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | EN-EL10 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $200 | $179 |