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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FZ100

Portability
88
Imaging
45
Features
58
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
62
Overall
46

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FZ100 Key Specs

Nikon A900
(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
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Replacement is Nikon A1000
Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Successor is Panasonic FZ200
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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and FZ100 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A900 was announced 5 years later than the FZ100 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A900 matches up against the FZ100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Panasonic FZ100

 A900 FZ100 
ReleasedFebruary 2016July 2010Fresher by 69 months
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Nikon A900

 FZ100 A900 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Panasonic FZ100

 A900 FZ100 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon A900 offers exterior measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ100 has proportions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the A900 compared to the FZ100.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FZ100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and FZ100 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FZ100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A900 and FZ100.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon A900 to provide greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer A900 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FZ100 sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ100 as a Portrait photography camera
40
decent MP (20 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
53
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 Street photography information
Panasonic FZ100 Street photography information
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (289g)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
58
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography advice
55
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ100 as a Travel photography camera
74
lighter than average in class (289 grams)
has bluetooth
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (540g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon A900
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ100
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rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
51
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ100 Vlogging highlights
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average in class (289 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
64
really wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors in class (540g)
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Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Panasonic FZ100
 Nikon Coolpix A900Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix A900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2016-02-23 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
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) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 9.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 289g (0.64 pounds) 540g (1.19 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
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 300 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $400 $500