Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic F5
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Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
- 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
- Introduced February 2015
- Replaced the Nikon AW120
(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
- Revealed January 2013
Photography Glossary Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic F5 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic F5, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the F5 (14MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe AW130 was brought out 2 years after the F5 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the AW130 scores vs the F5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW130 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon AW130 Gallery and Panasonic F5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Panasonic F5
| AW130 | F5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2015 |  | January 2013 | More modern by 26 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Nikon AW130
| F5 | AW130 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Panasonic F5
| AW130 | F5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Nikon AW130 features physical measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic F5 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic F5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the AW130 against the F5.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the AW130 and F5 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the AW130 and F5.
All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon AW130 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer AW130 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon AW130 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix AW130 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix AW130 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2015-02-10 | 2013-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | 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 | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| 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 support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 921k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.70 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 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 | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 221 grams (0.49 lbs) | 121 grams (0.27 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 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 | 370 pictures | 250 pictures |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $398 | $100 |