Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FP1

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix A100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon A100 Gallery & Panasonic FP1 Gallery.

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.

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

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.