Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FH10

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FH10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S6100 (16MP) and the FH10 (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was released 23 months before the FH10 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S6100 grades vs the FH10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S6100 Gallery & Panasonic FH10 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S6100 offers external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic FH10 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FH10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S6100 vs the FH10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6100 and FH10 is 93 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S6100 and FH10.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images though you should consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged S6100 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.