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Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
96 Imaging
46 Features
29 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
17 Overall
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Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs

Nikon A100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2016
Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FS15, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the A100 (20MP) and FS15 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A100 was unveiled 7 years after the FS15 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the A100 matches up versus the FS15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Panasonic FS15

		

		

			
 A100 FS15 
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Nikon A100

		

		

			
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Common features in the Nikon A100 and Panasonic FS15

		

		

			
 A100 FS15 
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither provides Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Nikon A100 provides exterior dimensions 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 FS15 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FS15 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the A100 vs the FS15.
Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A100 and FS15 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FS15 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A100 and FS15.
As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon A100 to produce more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger A100 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FS15 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon A100
Portrait photography with Panasonic FS15
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 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 features face detect focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Nikon A100 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic FS15 as a Street photography camera
59
 image stabilization (Digital)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
56
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Nikon A100 Sports photography information
Panasonic FS15 Sports photography information
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 image stabilization (Digital)
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 better than average battery pack (250 per charge)
 slow continuous shooting (1.1 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Nikon A100 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic FS15 as a Travel photography camera
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 better than average battery pack (250 CIPA)
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (26mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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 has built in flash
 lack of Timelapse function
 low megapixels (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 wide angle not good (29mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Nikon A100 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic FS15 as a Landscape photography camera
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 quite wide (26mm)
 image stabilization (Digital)
 good  resolution (20MP)
 better than average battery pack (250 per charge)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 does not have Timelapse recording
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not good (29mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is small (2.7")
 no manual control
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon A100 Vlogging information
Panasonic FS15 Vlogging information
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 quite wide (26mm)
 image stabilization (Digital)
 features face detect focus
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have microphone socket
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not good (29mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
 lack of external microphone jack
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Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A100 and Panasonic FS15
 Nikon Coolpix A100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix A100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2016-01-14 2009-01-16
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and  16:9 16:9, 4:3 and  3:2
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.1 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.00 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
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 119 grams (0.26 pounds) 136 grams (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 250 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $162 $180