Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FH6

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon L19 and Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and FH6 (14MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and FH6 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The L19 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the FH6 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the L19 scores against the FH6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L19 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L19 Gallery & Panasonic FH6 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L19 features external dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic FH6 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Nikon L19 and Panasonic FH6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the L19 and the FH6.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the L19 and FH6 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The image here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L19 and FH6.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The L19 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FH6 will give you extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged L19 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.