Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FH5
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![Nikon Coolpix L19 front Nikon Coolpix L19 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-L19/Nikon-L19-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH5/Panasonic-FH5-front.jpg)
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Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS18
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Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FH5 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and FH5 (16MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and FH5 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.
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The L19 was unveiled 23 months prior to the FH5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the L19 matches up vs the FH5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FH5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L19 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The full galleries are available at Nikon L19 Gallery & Panasonic FH5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Panasonic FH5
L19 | FH5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Nikon L19
FH5 | L19 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 23 months |
Common features in the Nikon L19 and Panasonic FH5
L19 | FH5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L19 has outside measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic FH5 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FH5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the L19 against the FH5.
![Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L19-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH5-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L19 and FH5 is 94 and 96 respectively.
![Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L19-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L19 and FH5.
Plainly, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The L19 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic FH5 will give extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older L19 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
![Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L19-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L19-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L19 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L19 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FS18 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-02-03 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3264 x 2448 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 130 gr (0.29 lb) | 121 gr (0.27 lb) |
Dimensions | 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
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 | - | 260 photographs |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $0 | $169 |