Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic FH20

Its time to look closer at the Nikon S6100 versus Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S6100 (16MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was introduced 14 months after the FH20 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the S6100 scores against the FH20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S6100 Gallery and Panasonic FH20 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6100 enjoys exterior 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 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).

Contrast the Nikon S6100 versus Panasonic FH20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the S6100 compared to the FH20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6100 and FH20 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6100 and FH20.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S6100 to give greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern S6100 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.