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Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs

Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Previous Model is Nikon L100
  • Replacement is Nikon L120
Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released August 2011
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Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Nikon L110 versus Panasonic FX90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the L110 (12MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L110 was introduced 18 months before the FX90 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the L110 grades vs the FX90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Panasonic FX90

 L110 FX90 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Nikon L110

 FX90 L110 
ReleasedAugust 2011February 2010More modern by 18 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Panasonic FX90

 L110 FX90 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Nikon L110 has external dimensions of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Panasonic FX90 has specifications of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Nikon L110 versus Panasonic FX90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the L110 against the FX90.

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the L110 and FX90 is 77 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L110 and FX90.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged L110 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L110 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Street photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Sports photography camera
34
amazing zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Travel photography camera
54
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
boasts focus by touch
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (200 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L110 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography factors
35
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
36
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L110 Vlogging details
Panasonic FX90 Vlogging details
25
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
33
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Panasonic FX90
 Nikon Coolpix L110Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-03 2011-08-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 13.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 406 gr (0.90 lbs) 149 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" 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
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $280 $227