Nikon A vs Panasonic LX100
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Nikon A vs Panasonic LX100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8) lens
- 299g - 111 x 64 x 40mm
- Revealed June 2013
(Full Review)
- 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
- 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
- Revealed September 2014
- Updated by Panasonic LX100 II
Nikon A vs Panasonic LX100 Overview
The following is a detailed overview of the Nikon A vs Panasonic LX100, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the A (16MP) and LX100 (13MP) and the A (APS-C) and LX100 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A was unveiled 15 months before the LX100 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A scores versus the LX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon A vs Panasonic LX100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix A & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon A Gallery & Panasonic LX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A over the Panasonic LX100
A | LX100 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Nikon A
LX100 | A | |||
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Revealed | September 2014 | June 2013 | Newer by 15 months |
Common features in the Nikon A and Panasonic LX100
A | LX100 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 921k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Nikon A vs Panasonic LX100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon A offers outside measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX100 has specifications of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") and a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).
Check out the Nikon A vs Panasonic LX100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the A compared to the LX100.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A and LX100 is 88 and 83 respectively.
Nikon A vs Panasonic LX100 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A and LX100.
As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon A will give you more detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged A is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
Nikon A vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon A vs Panasonic LX100 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix A | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-06-06 | 2014-09-15 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.7mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 370.5mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 13MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4112 x 3088 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 49 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | 24-75mm (3.1x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.7-2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,764 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 11.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 11.50 m | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 299 grams (0.66 pounds) | 393 grams (0.87 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 64 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 80 | 67 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.4 | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.8 | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | 1164 | 553 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 shots | 300 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL20 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $778 | $800 |