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Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
86
Imaging
42
Features
64
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FH1 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
  • Revealed January 2019
  • Succeeded the Nikon A900
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
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Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FH1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the A1000 (16MP) and FH1 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was revealed 9 years after the FH1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A1000 matches up versus the FH1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Panasonic FH1

 A1000 FH1 
IntroducedJanuary 2019January 2010More modern by 110 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Nikon A1000

 FH1 A1000 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Panasonic FH1

 A1000 FH1 

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A1000 offers outside dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Panasonic FH1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FH1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the A1000 compared to the FH1.

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A1000 and FH1 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The pic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A1000 and FH1.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon A1000 to resolve more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer A1000 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography details
51
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon A1000 Street photography features
Panasonic FH1 Street photography features
74
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography advice
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excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Travel photography camera
72
boasts touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography advice
55
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 shots)
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 Vlogging features
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging features
72
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have microphone port
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fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Panasonic FH1
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix A1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2019-01-18 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) 6.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 grams (0.73 lb) 163 grams (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $477 $150