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Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
23
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix A10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs

Nikon A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2016
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Panasonic FP1

 A10 FP1 
LaunchedJanuary 2016January 2010More recent by 74 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Nikon A10

 FP1 A10 

Common features in the Nikon A10 and Panasonic FP1

 A10 FP1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

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

Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon A10
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP1
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon A10 Street photography advice
Panasonic FP1 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than others (160g)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A10 Sports photography features
Panasonic FP1 Sports photography features
37
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.2 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A10 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Travel photography camera
62
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (160g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A10 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography highlights
39
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
28
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than others (160g)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
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Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A10 and Panasonic FP1
 Nikon Coolpix A10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix A10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2016-01-14 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.2 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.60 m (at Auto ISO) 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 151g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photos -
Battery form AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $90 $153