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Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FP5

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
23
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix A10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FP5 Key Specs

Nikon A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released January 2016
Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Released January 2011
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Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FP5 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FP5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A10 (16MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A10 was released 5 years later than the FP5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the A10 scores versus the FP5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Panasonic FP5

 A10 FP5 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2011More recent by 62 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Nikon A10

 FP5 A10 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon A10 and Panasonic FP5

 A10 FP5 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon A10 has outside dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic FP5 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FP5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the A10 and the FP5.

Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FP5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A10 and FP5 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FP5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The graphic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A10 and FP5.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon A10 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The newer A10 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FP5 sensor size comparison

Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Portrait photography camera
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
decent MP (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon A10 Street photography info
Panasonic FP5 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (160 grams)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A10 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Sports photography camera
37
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.2 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
good battery (260 CIPA)
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A10 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Travel photography camera
62
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (160g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
good battery (260 per charge)
supports touch focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A10 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography highlights
39
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
40
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
good battery (260 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A10 Vlogging features
Panasonic FP5 Vlogging features
30
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (160 grams)
30
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A10 and Panasonic FP5
 Nikon Coolpix A10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix A10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2016-01-14 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.2 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.60 m (at Auto ISO) 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lb) 141 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 260 photos
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $90 $199