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Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix A100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

Nikon A100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Released January 2016
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • Released January 2010
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Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon A100 and Panasonic FP2, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the A100 (20MP) and FP2 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A100 was launched 6 years later than the FP2 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A100 matches up against the FP2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Panasonic FP2

 A100 FP2 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2010More recent by 74 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Nikon A100

 FP2 A100 

Common features in the Nikon A100 and Panasonic FP2

 A100 FP2 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon A100 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP2 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the A100 versus the FP2.

Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A100 and FP2 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The visual below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A100 and FP2.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon A100 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher A100 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A100 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography factors
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resolution is good (20 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon A100
Street photography with Panasonic FP2
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image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A100 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FP2 Sports photography highlights
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image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery life (250 shots)
continuous shooting slow (1.1 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A100 Travel photography details
Panasonic FP2 Travel photography details
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great battery life (250 shots)
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (151g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A100 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography features
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relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
great battery life (250 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A100 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FP2 Vlogging factors
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relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
heavier than competition (151 grams)
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Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A100 and Panasonic FP2
 Nikon Coolpix A100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix A100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 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 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.1 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 119 grams (0.26 pounds) 151 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical 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 All around 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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $162 $80