Updated (January, 2013): Compare the Nikon Coolpix AW110 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT3

Nikon Coolpix AW100

82

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT2

71
 
 
 
 

Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix AW100

Screen size
 Large screen
3.0"
High-speed framerate
 High speed movies
240 fps
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
 

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT2

Aperture
 Wide aperture
f/3.3
Size
 Really small
Compact 99x63x24 mm
Longest exposure
 Long exposures
60 seconds
 
Differences | Recommendations | Similarities | Competitors | Appearance | Discussion

differences

Advantages of the Nikon AW100
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps
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 Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video
Screen size Significantly larger screen 3.0" vs 2.7"
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 More than 10% larger screen
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
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 Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies 240 fps vs None
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 Capture events too fast for the naked eye and play them back in super-slow motion
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
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 CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen 460k dots vs 230k dots
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 2x higher resolution screen
GPS Has a GPS Yes vs No
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 Automatically geotags your photos when traveling
Macro focus Significantly better macro capability 1 cm vs 5 cm
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 Focus on subjects 5x closer to the lens
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 3,200 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
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 The AW100's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Continuous shooting Shoots slightly faster 3 fps vs 1.8 fps
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 Around 70% faster continuous shooting
Weight Slightly lighter 178 g vs 188 g
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 Around 10% lighter
Thickness Slightly thinner 0.9" vs 0.9"
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 Almost the same
Fastest shutter speed Faster max shutter speed 1/1500s vs 1/1300s
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 More than 10% faster max shutter speed
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Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FT2
Aperture Significantly wider aperture f/3.3 vs f/3.9
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 At its widest zoom, the DMC-FT2's lens captures marginally more light (0.5 f-stops)
Size Slightly smaller 99x63x24 mm vs 110x64x22 mm
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 Around 10% smaller
Longest exposure Much longer exposures 60s vs 4s
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 15x longer exposures
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent waterproof cameras, and ignoring price

Nikon Coolpix AW100 Nikon Coolpix AW100
82 vs 71
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT2
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Nikon Coolpix AW100.

similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
Waterproof Waterproof Help
Great at the beach
Fastest shutter speed Slow max shutter speed Help
AW100:1/1500s
DMC-FT2:1/1300s
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons
Continuous shooting Slow continuous shooting Help
AW100:3 fps
DMC-FT2:1.8 fps
Wide angle Poor wide angle Help
28 mm
Zoom Poor zoom Help
AW100:5x
DMC-FT2:4.6x

Compared to recent waterproof cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT4

Panasonic Lumix FT4

Waterproof

$266
3D Captures 3D images
Battery life Has a slightly longer battery life
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Lumix FT4 vs the Coolpix AW100
Compare the Lumix FT4 vs the Lumix DMC-FT2
Olympus TG-820 iHS

Olympus TG-820

Waterproof

$169
Screen resolution Has a much higher resolution screen
Light sensitivity Slightly higher maximum light sensitivity
Image stabilization Has worse image stabilization
Aperture Has a slightly narrower aperture
Compare the TG-820 vs the Coolpix AW100
Compare the TG-820 vs the Lumix DMC-FT2
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-2 iHS

Olympus Stylus Tough TG-2 iHS

Waterproof

$299 - $329
Aperture Has a much wider aperture
Wide angle Has a significantly wider wide angle lens
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Stylus Tough TG-2 iHS vs the Coolpix AW100
Compare the Stylus Tough TG-2 iHS vs the Lumix DMC-FT2
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT3

Waterproof
Battery life Has a slightly longer battery life
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Lumix DMC-FT3 vs the Coolpix AW100
Compare the Lumix DMC-FT3 vs the Lumix DMC-FT2
Panasonic Lumix FT5

Panasonic Lumix FT5

Waterproof

$421 - $454
Continuous shooting Shoots faster continuously
3D Captures 3D images
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Compare the Lumix FT5 vs the Coolpix AW100
Compare the Lumix FT5 vs the Lumix DMC-FT2
Olympus TG-1 iHS

Olympus TG-1 iHS

Waterproof
Aperture Has a much wider aperture
Wide angle Has a significantly wider wide angle lens
Weight Is slightly heavier
Image stabilization Has worse image stabilization
Compare the TG-1 iHS vs the Coolpix AW100
Compare the TG-1 iHS vs the Lumix DMC-FT2
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT20

Panasonic Lumix FT20

Waterproof

$267
Wide angle Has a significantly wider wide angle lens
Size Is slightly smaller
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Macro focus Significantly worse macro focusing
Compare the Lumix FT20 vs the Coolpix AW100
Compare the Lumix FT20 vs the Lumix DMC-FT2

Nikon Coolpix AW100 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix AW110

Nikon Coolpix AW110

Waterproof

$327
3D Takes 3D photos
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Compare the Coolpix AW110 vs the Coolpix AW100
Canon PowerShot D20

Canon PowerShot D20

Waterproof

$296
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Battery life Longer battery life
Size Significantly larger
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Compare the PowerShot D20 vs the Coolpix AW100
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20

Waterproof

$169 - $330
Wide angle Significantly better wide angle
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
GPS No built-in GPS
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 vs the Coolpix AW100
Olympus Tough TG-830 iHS

Olympus Tough TG-830 iHS

Waterproof

$229
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
True resolution Slightly higher true resolution
Size Larger
Macro focus Worse macro capability
Compare the Tough TG-830 iHS vs the Coolpix AW100

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT2 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT1

Waterproof
Size Slightly smaller
Fastest shutter speed Much faster max shutter speed
Compare the Lumix DMC-FT1 vs the Lumix DMC-FT2
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5

Waterproof
Wide angle Significantly better wide angle
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Aperture Narrower aperture
Light sensitivity (boost) No boost ISO
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 vs the Lumix DMC-FT2

appearance

Nikon Coolpix AW100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT2
Nikon Coolpix AW100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT2
Nikon Coolpix AW100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT2

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