Nikon L19 vs Panasonic LX5
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Nikon L19 vs Panasonic LX5 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
- Revealed February 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
- 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
- Released December 2011
- Older Model is Panasonic LX3
- Updated by Panasonic LX7
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Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon L19 and Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L19 (8MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is relatively close but the L19 (1/2.5") and LX5 (1/1.63") come with different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe L19 was introduced 3 years earlier than the LX5 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the L19 grades versus the LX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Panasonic LX5
| L19 | LX5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Nikon L19
| LX5 | L19 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | December 2011 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 34 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L19 and Panasonic LX5
| L19 | LX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Nikon L19 vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L19 has external dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic LX5 has sizing of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the L19 against the LX5.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the L19 and LX5 is 94 and 88 respectively.
Nikon L19 vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L19 and LX5.
To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The L19 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic LX5 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older L19 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon L19 vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L19 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix L19 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-02-03 | 2011-12-15 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/1.63" |
| Sensor measurements | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 44.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 8 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3264 x 2448 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | () | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/2.0-3.3 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 6.3 | 4.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 7.20 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure 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) | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 130 gr (0.29 lbs) | 271 gr (0.60 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 41 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.8 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 132 |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $0 | $294 |