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Nikon A vs Panasonic FX75

Portability
88
Imaging
58
Features
48
Overall
54
Nikon Coolpix A front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Nikon A vs Panasonic FX75 Key Specs

Nikon A
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 299g - 111 x 64 x 40mm
  • Launched June 2013
Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX70
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Nikon A vs Panasonic FX75 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon A vs Panasonic FX75, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the A (16MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the A (APS-C) and FX75 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The A was launched 3 years after the FX75 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon A being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A scores versus the FX75 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A over the Panasonic FX75

 A FX75 
ReleasedJune 2013June 2010More modern by 37 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Nikon A

 FX75 A 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon A and Panasonic FX75

 A FX75 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon A vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon A features external measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Panasonic FX75 has sizing of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the A vs the FX75.

Nikon A vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A and FX75 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Nikon A vs Panasonic FX75 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The image here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A and FX75.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon A will show more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer A provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon A vs Panasonic FX75 sensor size comparison

Nikon A vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A Portrait photography details
Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography details
74
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon A Street photography factors
Panasonic FX75 Street photography factors
71
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (299g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon A
Sports photography with Panasonic FX75
47
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (28mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon A
Travel photography with Panasonic FX75
63
lighter than competition in class (299g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
supports touch to focus
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Landscape photography camera
54
manual focus
screen is a good size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
37
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Vlogging camera
31
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
31
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Nikon A vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A and Panasonic FX75
 Nikon Coolpix APanasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix A Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FX70
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-06-06 2010-06-01
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.50 m 7.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 299g (0.66 lbs) 165g (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 64 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL20 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $778 $139