Nikon L20 vs Panasonic GX9
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Nikon L20 vs Panasonic GX9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
- Introduced February 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
- Released February 2018
Nikon L20 vs Panasonic GX9 Overview
Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon L20 versus Panasonic GX9, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the L20 (10MP) and GX9 (20MP) and the L20 (1/2.3") and GX9 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizing.
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe L20 was introduced 10 years prior to the GX9 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon L20 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the L20 scores against the GX9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon L20 vs Panasonic GX9 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L20 & Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon L20 Gallery & Panasonic GX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Panasonic GX9
L20 | GX9 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Nikon L20
GX9 | L20 | |||
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Released | February 2018 | February 2009 | More modern by 109 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1240k | 230k | Crisper display (+1010k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L20 and Panasonic GX9
L20 | GX9 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Nikon L20 vs Panasonic GX9 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L20 offers physical measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX9 has proportions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).
Compare the Nikon L20 versus Panasonic GX9 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the L20 versus the GX9.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L20 and GX9 is 94 and 82 respectively.
Nikon L20 vs Panasonic GX9 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The picture below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the L20 and GX9.
All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The L20 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic GX9 will result in more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged L20 will be behind in sensor technology.
Nikon L20 vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon L20 vs Panasonic GX9 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L20 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L20 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2009-02-03 | 2018-02-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 38-136mm (3.6x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 1,240 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,760 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 135 grams (0.30 pounds) | 407 grams (0.90 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") |
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 life | - | 260 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $120 | $1,000 |