Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FS15
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Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2016
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009

Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview
Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FS15, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the A10 (16MP) and FS15 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A10 was brought out 7 years later than the FS15 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A10 scores against the FS15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FS15 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix A10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon A10 Gallery & Panasonic FS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Panasonic FS15
A10 | FS15 | |||
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Announced | January 2016 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 86 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Nikon A10
FS15 | A10 |
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Common features in the Nikon A10 and Panasonic FS15
A10 | FS15 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon A10 comes with outside dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic FS15 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
See the Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FS15 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the A10 and the FS15.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A10 and FS15 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The graphic here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A10 and FS15.
Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon A10 to give you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern A10 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix A10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2016-01-14 | 2009-01-16 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 29-145mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.2fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.60 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 160 gr (0.35 lbs) | 136 gr (0.30 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
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 pictures | - |
Style of battery | AA | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $90 | $180 |