Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FH2

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Nikon L19 and Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and FH2 (14MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and FH2 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The L19 was brought out 23 months earlier than the FH2 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the L19 scores against the FH2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L19 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L19 Gallery & Panasonic FH2 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L19 comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH2 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L19 and Panasonic FH2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the L19 and the FH2.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the L19 and FH2 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L19 and FH2.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The L19 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FH2 will give you more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged L19 is going to be behind in sensor technology.