Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FS7

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A100 and FS7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

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.