Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FH1
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Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
- 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
- Announced February 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
- Launched January 2010
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS10
Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Nikon S6100 and Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the S6100 (16MP) and FH1 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe S6100 was released 14 months later than the FH1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the S6100 grades vs the FH1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FH1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S6100 Gallery and Panasonic FH1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Panasonic FH1
S6100 | FH1 | |||
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Launched | February 2011 | January 2010 | More recent by 14 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Nikon S6100
FH1 | S6100 |
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Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Panasonic FH1
S6100 | FH1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6100 enjoys outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).
Examine the Nikon S6100 and Panasonic FH1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S6100 vs the FH1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6100 and FH1 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The visual below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6100 and FH1.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon S6100 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent S6100 will have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S6100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FS10 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-02-09 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.7-5.6 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.50 m | 6.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 175g (0.39 lb) | 163g (0.36 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 210 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $195 | $150 |