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Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
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Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FP8 Key Specs

Nikon A100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand 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 FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released July 2009
Photography Glossary

Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Nikon A100 and Panasonic FP8, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the A100 (20MP) and FP8 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A100 was brought out 6 years later than the FP8 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A100 matches up versus the FP8 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Panasonic FP8

 A100 FP8 
ReleasedJanuary 2016July 2009Fresher by 79 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Nikon A100

 FP8 A100 

Common features in the Nikon A100 and Panasonic FP8

 A100 FP8 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon A100 enjoys outer measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Panasonic FP8 has specifications of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the A100 against the FP8.

Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A100 and FP8 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The graphic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A100 and FP8.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon A100 to deliver more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger A100 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A100 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography information
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good resolution (20MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon A100 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FP8 Street photography highlights
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Sports photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery life (250 per charge)
low frames per second (1.1 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Travel photography camera
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good battery life (250 shots)
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (151g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A100 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography advice
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fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good battery life (250 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon A100
Vlogging with Panasonic FP8
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fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
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Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A100 and Panasonic FP8
 Nikon Coolpix A100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix A100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2016-01-14 2009-07-27
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.1fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.50 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 119 gr (0.26 lb) 151 gr (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $162 $300