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Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FX700 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 FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

The following is a complete review of the Nikon L19 versus Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and FX700 (14MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and FX700 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The L19 was launched 17 months earlier than the FX700 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the L19 scores versus the FX700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Panasonic FX700

 L19 FX700 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Nikon L19

 FX700 L19 
IntroducedJuly 2010February 2009Newer by 17 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L19 and Panasonic FX700

 L19 FX700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L19 has external dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic FX700 has sizing of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the L19 vs the FX700.

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L19 and FX700 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specs. The pic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L19 and FX700.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The L19 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic FX700 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged L19 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L19
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX700
18
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (8MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
37
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L19 Sports photography info
Panasonic FX700 Sports photography info
15
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L19 Travel photography info
Panasonic FX700 Travel photography info
57
lighter than others in class (130g)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
low MP (8MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L19
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX700
21
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
48
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L19 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FX700 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone port
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
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Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L19 and Panasonic FX700
 Nikon Coolpix L19Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L19 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-03 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3264 x 2448 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 7.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 176 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $399