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Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
23
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FP8 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
  • Announced January 2016
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched July 2009
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Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Nikon A10 and Panasonic FP8, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the A10 (16MP) and FP8 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A10 was revealed 6 years after the FP8 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A10 scores vs the FP8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Panasonic FP8

 A10 FP8 
LaunchedJanuary 2016July 2009Newer by 79 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Nikon A10

 FP8 A10 

Common features in the Nikon A10 and Panasonic FP8

 A10 FP8 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A10 has got outside measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP8 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon A10 and Panasonic FP8 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the A10 and the FP8.

Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A10 and FP8 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A10 and FP8.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon A10 to show more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger A10 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A10 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography info
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (160 grams)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A10 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FP8 Sports photography advice
37
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.2 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A10 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FP8 Travel photography highlights
62
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (160g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
56
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (151 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A10 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography details
39
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A10 Vlogging information
Panasonic FP8 Vlogging information
30
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
heavier than competition (160 grams)
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition (151 grams)
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Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A10 and Panasonic FP8
 Nikon Coolpix A10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix A10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2016-01-14 2009-07-27
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.2 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.60 m (at Auto ISO) 5.50 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 151 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 photographs -
Type of battery AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $90 $300