Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FX78

Below is a extended overview of the Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FX78, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L100 (10MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L100 was announced 24 months earlier than the FX78 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the L100 matches up vs the FX78 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon L100 Gallery and Panasonic FX78 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon L100 provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Panasonic FX78 has specifications of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FX78 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the L100 vs the FX78.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the L100 and FX78 is 79 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The visual below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L100 and FX78.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FX78 to provide extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older L100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.