Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FX90
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Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
- Introduced February 2009
- Successor is Nikon L110
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
- Introduced August 2011
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Following is a detailed assessment of the Nikon L100 and Panasonic FX90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L100 (10MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe L100 was released 3 years prior to the FX90 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the L100 matches up vs the FX90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Panasonic FX90
| L100 | FX90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Nikon L100
| FX90 | L100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2011 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 31 months |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L100 and Panasonic FX90
| L100 | FX90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen |
Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L100 has got exterior measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX90 has measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the L100 versus the FX90.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the L100 and FX90 is 79 and 95 respectively.
Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The image below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L100 and FX90.
Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FX90 to give more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged L100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix L100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2009-02-03 | 2011-08-26 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | f/2.5-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 4.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.90 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 360 gr (0.79 lbs) | 149 gr (0.33 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 200 pictures |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $399 | $227 |
