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Nikon A vs Panasonic LX100 II

Portability
88
Imaging
58
Features
48
Overall
54
Nikon Coolpix A front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64

Nikon A vs Panasonic LX100 II Key Specs

Nikon A
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 299g - 111 x 64 x 40mm
  • Released June 2013
Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
  • Released August 2018
  • Replaced the Panasonic LX100
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Nikon A vs Panasonic LX100 II Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon A versus Panasonic LX100 II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A (16MP) and the LX100 II (17MP) is pretty similar but the A (APS-C) and LX100 II (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The A was released 6 years before the LX100 II and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A matches up versus the LX100 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A over the Panasonic LX100 II

 A LX100 II 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Nikon A

 LX100 II A 
ReleasedAugust 2018June 2013More recent by 63 months
Screen resolution1240k921kSharper screen (+319k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon A and Panasonic LX100 II

 A LX100 II 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon A vs Panasonic LX100 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A has got outside measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Panasonic LX100 II has dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the A and the LX100 II.

Nikon A vs Panasonic LX100 II size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A and LX100 II is 88 and 81 respectively.

Nikon A vs Panasonic LX100 II top view buttons comparison

Nikon A vs Panasonic LX100 II Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A and LX100 II.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic LX100 II will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older A is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon A vs Panasonic LX100 II sensor size comparison

Nikon A vs Panasonic LX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A vs Panasonic LX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic LX100 II Portrait photography highlights
74
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
74
focusing manually
good resolution (17 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon A Street photography highlights
Panasonic LX100 II Street photography highlights
71
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (299 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
77
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
has focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A Sports photography factors
Panasonic LX100 II Sports photography factors
47
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (28mm)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (230 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
71
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (17MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (340 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LX100 II as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competitors (299 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (230 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
78
better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
good resolution (17MP)
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A Landscape photography features
Panasonic LX100 II Landscape photography features
54
you can focus manually
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (230 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
76
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (17MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A Vlogging factors
Panasonic LX100 II Vlogging factors
31
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (299 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
36
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
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Nikon A vs Panasonic LX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A and Panasonic LX100 II
 Nikon Coolpix APanasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix A Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2013-06-06 2018-08-22
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 17MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 4736 x 3552
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 24-75mm (3.1x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/1.7-2.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 1,240 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 1800 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 11.50 m 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 299 grams (0.66 lb) 392 grams (0.86 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 64 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1164 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 images 340 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL20 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $778 $998