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Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic F5

Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Announced January 2019
  • Previous Model is Nikon A900
Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic F5 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Nikon A1000 and Panasonic F5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the F5 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was unveiled 6 years after the F5 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A1000 grades versus the F5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Panasonic F5

 A1000 F5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019January 2013More modern by 74 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Nikon A1000

 F5 A1000 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Panasonic F5

 A1000 F5 

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon A1000 has got outer dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Panasonic F5 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the A1000 vs the F5.

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1000 and F5 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1000 and F5.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon A1000 to produce more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher A1000 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 Portrait photography features
Panasonic F5 Portrait photography features
51
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon A1000
Street photography with Panasonic F5
74
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
very small sensor (1/2.3")
56
lighter than competition in class (121g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon A1000
Sports photography with Panasonic F5
49
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (250 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
32
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Travel photography camera
72
provides focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
low battery (250 shots)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
68
lighter than competition in class (121g)
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon A1000
Landscape photography with Panasonic F5
55
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (250 CIPA)
33
fairly wide (28mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon A1000
Vlogging with Panasonic F5
72
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of mic socket
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (121g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Panasonic F5
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix A1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-01-18 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.70 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330g (0.73 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" 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 250 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $477 $100