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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix A and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix A ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix APanasonic Lumix DMC-GF5
BrandNikonPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberCoolpix AGF5
Camera formatCompactCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20132012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)111108
Width (mm)4037
Height (mm)6467
Weight (g)298364
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Panasonic GF3
Successor-Panasonic GF6
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSLive MOS
Sensor manufacturer-Panasonic
Effective megapixels (MP)16.212.1
Sensor formatAPS-C4/3
Sensor area (mm²)368.16224.9
Sensor width (mm)23.617.3
Sensor height (mm)15.613
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.794.33
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.52
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score8061
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.421.4
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)13.811.6
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,164618
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2464 x 1632(4.0 mp other)
  • 3696 x 2448(9.0 mp other)
  • 4928 x 3264(16.1 mp other)
  • 1440 x 1440(2.1 mp 1:1)
  • 1504 x 1504(2.3 mp 1:1)
  • 1600 x 1064(1.7 mp 3:2)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 904(1.4 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2112 x 2112(4.5 mp 1:1)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • 14-bit raw (.nef)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
  • mpo
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)4.14
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)3060
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: Linear stereo PCM)AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2 ch) / MP4 (Audio format: AAC 2 ch)
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video--
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mount-Micro Four Thirds
LensNIKKOR ; 7 elements in 5 groupsPanasonic LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH/POWER O.I.S.
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.0028.00 - 84.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.0014.00 - 42.00
Zoom ratio (x)13
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.360.05 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5020
Filter thread (mm)-37
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom-+
Digital zoom values (x)-
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Center, Normal area, Wide area, Face priority, Subject trackingContrast detection with Face detect, AF tracking, 23-area, 1 area, Pinpoint
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder typeOptional DF-CP1 Optical Viewfinder-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,600
Touchscreen-+
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)3116
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)6,4006,400
Minimum iso (native)100160
Iso settingsAuto, 100-6400, Hi-1=12800, Hi-2=25600Auto, 160-6400 in 1/3EV steps, extendable to 12800; Intelligent ISO
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/4000 - 60
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMatrix, Center-weighted, Spot144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesBeach/Snow, Blossom, Candlelight, Child, Close-up, Dusk/Dawn, Food, High Key, Landscape, Low Key, Autumn colors, Night LandscapeScene Guide: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto+slow sync
  • fill flash
  • manual
  • off
  • rear-curtain+slow sync
  • red-eye reduction available
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)-5
Flash range descriptionGN approx. 6/21, or 6/22 when fired in manual mode at full power (ISO 100, m/ft, 23C/73.4F); 0.5 to 11.5m (1ft. 8 in. to 37ft.)Lens dependent; GN 6.3 (ISO 160, m)
Max flash sync (s)1/20001/160
Flash exposure compensation-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connectionHot shoe-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs support-UHS-I
Other memory-Compatible with UHS-I standard
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 14-bit raw (.nef)
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control+-
Remote control type
  • optional wired or wireless
-
Connections (extended)
  • accessory terminal
  • dc-input via dummy battery ac adapter
  • mini (type c) hdmi
  • mini hdmi (type c)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.960.45
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.960.42
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)-4
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.04-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)4.14
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-5
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)4.1-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)17-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)4.1-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)10-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.580.18
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.230.07
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.670.41
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.070.07
Shutter lag (notes)Full Autofocus lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.577sFull AF shutter lag, Wide-area = 0.189s
Startup time (s)1.91.4
Play -> record time (s)10.6
Flash cycle time, full power (s)5.24.8
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)230330
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL20Proprietary 7.2v 940mAh
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL20 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included+-
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • viewnx 2 cd-rom
  • photofunstudio 8.2 ae
  • silkypix developer studio 3.1 se
  • super loiloscope (trial)
  • usb driver
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresNikon's first DX-format Coolpix camera. Available in black and silverNewly developed 12.1-megapixel Live MOS sensor and redesigned Venus Engine



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