Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic FH5

Following is a detailed comparison of the Nikon S9100 and Panasonic FH5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S9100 (12MP) and FH5 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9100 was manufactured 7 months after the FH5 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S9100 matches up against the FH5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S9100 Gallery & Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S9100 comes with external measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH5 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the S9100 and the FH5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9100 and FH5 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S9100 and FH5.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH5 to offer you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern S9100 provides an advantage in sensor technology.