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Nikon L20 vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Nikon L20 vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs

Nikon L20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33
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Nikon L20 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon L20 and Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the L20 (10MP) and FH22 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L20 was released 11 months before the FH22 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the L20 matches up versus the FH22 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Panasonic FH22

 L20 FH22 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Nikon L20

 FH22 L20 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 11 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L20 and Panasonic FH22

 L20 FH22 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon L20 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L20 comes with external measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH22 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Nikon L20 and Panasonic FH22 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the L20 against the FH22.

Nikon L20 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the L20 and FH22 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L20 vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L20 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L20 and FH22.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH22 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged L20 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L20 vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Nikon L20 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L20 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L20
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH22
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L20 Street photography information
Panasonic FH22 Street photography information
54
lighter than average in class (135g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L20 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH22 Sports photography details
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L20 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Travel photography camera
55
lighter than average in class (135g)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
67
offers touch focus
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L20 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography highlights
27
screen size is good (3 inch)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L20 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH22 Vlogging details
24
lighter than average in class (135 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Nikon L20 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L20 and Panasonic FH22
 Nikon Coolpix L20Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Other name - Lumix DMC-FS33
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-03 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-136mm (3.6x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lb) 170 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $120 $200