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Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
23
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix A10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FS15 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
  • Revealed January 2016
Panasonic FS15
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Panasonic FS15

 A10 FS15 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2009More recent by 86 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Nikon A10

 FS15 A10 

Common features in the Nikon A10 and Panasonic FS15

 A10 FS15 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

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

Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FS15 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon A10
Portrait photography with Panasonic FS15
36
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A10 Street photography advice
Panasonic FS15 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than others in class (160g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A10 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Sports photography camera
37
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.2 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A10 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FS15 Travel photography highlights
62
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (160 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A10 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography features
39
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Vlogging camera
30
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
heavier than others in class (160 grams)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A10 and Panasonic FS15
 Nikon Coolpix A10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
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