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Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
77
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Replaced the Nikon L100
  • Successor is Nikon L120
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX40
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Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FX48, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L110 (12MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L110 was announced 13 months later than the FX48 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the L110 scores vs the FX48 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Panasonic FX48

 L110 FX48 
RevealedFebruary 2010January 2009More recent by 13 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Nikon L110

 FX48 L110 

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Panasonic FX48

 L110 FX48 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon L110 has got external measurements of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Panasonic FX48 has specifications of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the L110 and the FX48.

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the L110 and FX48 is 77 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the L110 and FX48.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files but you will want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more modern L110 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L110
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX48
20
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L110
Street photography with Panasonic FX48
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L110 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography advice
33
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L110
Travel photography with Panasonic FX48
54
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L110 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography info
34
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
33
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L110 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging advice
25
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
30
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Panasonic FX48
 Nikon Coolpix L110Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FX40
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-03 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/3000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 13.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 406 gr (0.90 lbs) 150 gr (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $280 $325