Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FS7
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![Nikon Coolpix A10 front Nikon Coolpix A10 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-A10/Nikon-A10-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS7/Panasonic-FS7-front.jpg)
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Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FS7 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
- Announced January 2016
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
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Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FS7 Overview
Here is a in depth analysis of the Nikon A10 versus Panasonic FS7, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the A10 (16MP) and FS7 (10MP) and the A10 (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") enjoy totally different sensor size.
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The A10 was revealed 7 years later than the FS7 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the A10 scores against the FS7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FS7 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon A10 Gallery and Panasonic FS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Panasonic FS7
A10 | FS7 | |||
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Announced | January 2016 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 86 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Nikon A10
FS7 | A10 |
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Common features in the Nikon A10 and Panasonic FS7
A10 | FS7 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FS7 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon A10 comes with outside measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic FS7 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).
Look at the Nikon A10 versus Panasonic FS7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the A10 compared to the FS7.
![Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FS7 size comparison Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FS7 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-A10-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS7-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A10 and FS7 is 94 and 95 respectively.
![Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FS7 top view buttons comparison Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FS7 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-A10-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS7-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FS7 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A10 and FS7.
All in all, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A10 using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon A10 will result in extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer A10 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
![Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FS7 sensor size comparison Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FS7 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-A10-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS7-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-A10-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS7-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon A10 vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix A10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2016-01-14 | 2009-01-16 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.2 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.60 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 160 grams (0.35 pounds) | 139 grams (0.31 pounds) |
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 photographs | - |
Style of battery | AA | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $90 | $160 |