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
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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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Nikon A over the Panasonic LX100
| A | LX100 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Nikon A
| LX100 | A | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2014 | June 2013 | Newer by 15 months |
Common features in the Nikon A and Panasonic LX100
| A | LX100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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).
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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.
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Nikon A vs Panasonic LX100 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix A | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |