Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FS7
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![Nikon Coolpix A100 front Nikon Coolpix A100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-A100/Nikon-A100-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS7/Panasonic-FS7-front.jpg)
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Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FS7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
- Launched January 2016
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
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Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FS7 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FS7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the A100 (20MP) and FS7 (10MP) and the A100 (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") possess different sensor dimensions.
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The A100 was brought out 7 years after the FS7 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A100 grades versus the FS7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FS7 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix A100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon A100 Gallery & Panasonic FS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Panasonic FS7
A100 | FS7 | |||
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Introduced | January 2016 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 86 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Nikon A100
FS7 | A100 |
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Common features in the Nikon A100 and Panasonic FS7
A100 | FS7 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FS7 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A100 offers physical measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS7 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check out the Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FS7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the A100 compared to the FS7.
![Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FS7 size comparison Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FS7 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-A100-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS7-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A100 and FS7 is 96 and 95 respectively.
![Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FS7 top view buttons comparison Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FS7 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-A100-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS7-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FS7 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A100 and FS7.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A100 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Nikon A100 will give extra detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher A100 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
![Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FS7 sensor size comparison Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FS7 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-A100-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS7-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-A100-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS7-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix A100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2016-01-14 | 2009-01-16 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.1 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
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) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 119g (0.26 lb) | 139g (0.31 lb) |
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 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 | - |
Type of battery | 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $162 | $160 |