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Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FX75

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FX75 Key Specs

Nikon L19
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 130g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Panasonic FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX70
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Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FX75 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon L19 and Panasonic FX75, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and FX75 (14MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and FX75 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The L19 was brought out 16 months earlier than the FX75 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the L19 scores versus the FX75 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Panasonic FX75

 L19 FX75 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Nikon L19

 FX75 L19 
RevealedJune 2010February 2009Fresher by 16 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L19 and Panasonic FX75

 L19 FX75 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L19 provides outer dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic FX75 has sizing of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check the Nikon L19 and Panasonic FX75 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the L19 and the FX75.

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the L19 and FX75 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FX75 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L19 and FX75.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The L19 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic FX75 will render greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older L19 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FX75 sensor size comparison

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Portrait photography camera
18
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (8MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L19 Street photography information
Panasonic FX75 Street photography information
54
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L19 Sports photography features
Panasonic FX75 Sports photography features
15
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L19 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FX75 Travel photography advice
57
lighter than average in class (130g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
has touch to focus
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Landscape photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L19
Vlogging with Panasonic FX75
25
lighter than average in class (130g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
31
quite wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L19 and Panasonic FX75
 Nikon Coolpix L19Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L19 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FX70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-03 2010-06-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD II
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 area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 14 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 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 7.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 165 grams (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 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 $139