Nikon A900 vs Panasonic F5
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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
- 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
- Revealed February 2016
- Newer Model is Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Announced January 2013
Nikon A900 vs Panasonic F5 Overview
Below is a complete overview of the Nikon A900 and Panasonic F5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and F5 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe A900 was released 3 years later than the F5 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the A900 grades versus the F5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon A900 vs Panasonic F5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix A900 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon A900 Gallery & Panasonic F5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Panasonic F5
A900 | F5 | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | January 2013 | More recent by 39 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Nikon A900
F5 | A900 |
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Common features in the Nikon A900 and Panasonic F5
A900 | F5 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Nikon A900 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon A900 features outside measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Panasonic F5 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Compare the Nikon A900 and Panasonic F5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the A900 and the F5.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A900 and F5 is 88 and 96 respectively.
Nikon A900 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A900 and F5.
As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon A900 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern A900 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A900 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix A900 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2016-02-23 | 2013-01-07 |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-6.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 921k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.70 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 289 grams (0.64 pounds) | 121 grams (0.27 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" 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 | 300 shots | 250 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $400 | $100 |