Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FX90
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Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
- Launched August 2011

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon L19 versus Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and FX90 (12MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and FX90 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

The L19 was released 3 years earlier than the FX90 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the L19 matches up vs the FX90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FX90 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L19 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The complete galleries are available at Nikon L19 Gallery and Panasonic FX90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Panasonic FX90
L19 | FX90 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Nikon L19
FX90 | L19 | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 31 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L19 and Panasonic FX90
L19 | FX90 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L19 offers exterior 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 FX90 has measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Look at the Nikon L19 versus Panasonic FX90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the L19 and the FX90.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the L19 and FX90 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the L19 and FX90.
Clearly, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The L19 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic FX90 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older L19 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L19 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L19 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L19 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-02-03 | 2011-08-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 8MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3264 x 2448 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | () | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/2.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 130 gr (0.29 lb) | 149 gr (0.33 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | - | 200 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $0 | $227 |