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Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix A100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs

Nikon A100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2016
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FP1, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the A100 (20MP) and FP1 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A100 was introduced 6 years after the FP1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the A100 grades vs the FP1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Panasonic FP1

 A100 FP1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2010More modern by 74 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Nikon A100

 FP1 A100 

Common features in the Nikon A100 and Panasonic FP1

 A100 FP1 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon A100 comes with outer dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Panasonic FP1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the A100 vs the FP1.

Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A100 and FP1 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A100 and FP1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon A100 to provide more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent A100 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A100 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography information
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decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon A100 Street photography details
Panasonic FP1 Street photography details
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average in class (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A100 Sports photography features
Panasonic FP1 Sports photography features
48
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery (250 shots)
max frames per second very slow (1.1 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A100 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FP1 Travel photography advice
70
better than average battery (250 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (151 grams)
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon A100
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP1
44
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
better than average battery (250 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
28
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon A100
Vlogging with Panasonic FP1
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
heavier than average in class (151g)
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Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A100 and Panasonic FP1
 Nikon Coolpix A100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix A100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2016-01-14 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
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 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.1fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 119 gr (0.26 lbs) 151 gr (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $162 $153