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Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FS7

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FS7 Key Specs

Nikon A100
(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
Panasonic FS7
(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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Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Panasonic FS7

 A100 FS7 
IntroducedJanuary 2016January 2009Newer by 86 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Nikon A100

 FS7 A100 

Common features in the Nikon A100 and Panasonic FS7

 A100 FS7 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FS7 size comparison

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A100 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography advice
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good MP (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon A100 Street photography features
Panasonic FS7 Street photography features
59
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon A100
Sports photography with Panasonic FS7
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has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (250 shots)
low frames per second (1.1 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon A100
Travel photography with Panasonic FS7
70
better than average battery power (250 per charge)
good MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon A100
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS7
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quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (20MP)
better than average battery power (250 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A100 Vlogging details
Panasonic FS7 Vlogging details
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quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Nikon A100 vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A100 and Panasonic FS7
 Nikon Coolpix A100Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
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