Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic FH22

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon S5100 and Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S5100 (12MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was launched 8 months later than the FH22 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S5100 matches up vs the FH22 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S5100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S5100 Gallery & Panasonic FH22 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S5100 comes with external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic FH22 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S5100 compared to the FH22.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5100 and FH22 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5100 and FH22.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH22 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern S5100 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.