Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FP1

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon A10 versus Panasonic FP1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the A10 (16MP) and FP1 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A10 was launched 6 years later than the FP1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A10 grades vs the FP1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix A10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon A10 Gallery and Panasonic FP1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon A10 has got external dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the A10 compared to the FP1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A10 and FP1 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A10 and FP1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon A10 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer A10 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.