Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FX700
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Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FX700 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
- Launched February 2009
(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

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.

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.

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FX700 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L19 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon L19 Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Panasonic FX700
L19 | FX700 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Nikon L19
FX700 | L19 | |||
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Introduced | July 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 17 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L19 and Panasonic FX700
L19 | FX700 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
Look at the Nikon L19 versus Panasonic FX700 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L19 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | |
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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 |