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Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2011
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16
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Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Nikon S6100 versus Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S6100 (16MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was announced 2 months after the FH2 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S6100 grades versus the FH2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Panasonic FH2

 S6100 FH2 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Nikon S6100

 FH2 S6100 

Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Panasonic FH2

 S6100 FH2 
ReleasedFebruary 2011January 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6100 enjoys outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic FH2 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S6100 versus Panasonic FH2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S6100 and the FH2.

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S6100 and FH2 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6100 and FH2.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S6100 to result in extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively.

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6100 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography advice
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
MP count decent (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S6100
Street photography with Panasonic FH2
62
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6100 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH2 Sports photography factors
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
great battery pack (270 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6100 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography features
65
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery power (210 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
72
great battery pack (270 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (121g)
comes with focus via touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6100 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography information
45
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery power (210 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
41
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
great battery pack (270 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic jack
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6100 and Panasonic FH2
 Nikon Coolpix S6100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S6100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS16
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-09 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 Venus Engine IV
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 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.50 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 270 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $195 $149