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Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FH25 Key Specs

Nikon L19
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 130g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Launched February 2009
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
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Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon L19 versus Panasonic FH25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and FH25 (16MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and FH25 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The L19 was launched 23 months prior to the FH25 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the L19 grades versus the FH25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Panasonic FH25

 L19 FH25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Nikon L19

 FH25 L19 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 23 months

Common features in the Nikon L19 and Panasonic FH25

 L19 FH25 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L19 has got exterior measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH25 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Nikon L19 versus Panasonic FH25 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the L19 versus the FH25.

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L19 and FH25 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The image underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the L19 and FH25.

To sum up, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The L19 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic FH25 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged L19 will be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L19
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH25
18
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L19
Street photography with Panasonic FH25
54
lighter than others (130g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Sports photography camera
15
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
low fps (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L19 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH25 Travel photography features
57
lighter than others (130g)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L19
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH25
21
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
38
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than others (130g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L19 and Panasonic FH25
 Nikon Coolpix L19Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L19 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS35
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-03 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine VI
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3264 x 2448 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lb) 159 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 250 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $180