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Nikon L20 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Nikon L20 vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs

Nikon L20
(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
  • Released February 2009
Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Nikon L20 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Nikon L20 vs Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the L20 (10MP) and FH6 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L20 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the FH6 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the L20 grades against the FH6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Panasonic FH6

 L20 FH6 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Nikon L20

 FH6 L20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 35 months

Common features in the Nikon L20 and Panasonic FH6

 L20 FH6 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon L20 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon L20 has exterior measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic FH6 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L20 vs Panasonic FH6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the L20 and the FH6.

Nikon L20 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L20 and FH6 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L20 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L20 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L20 and FH6.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH6 to render more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged L20 will be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon L20 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Nikon L20 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L20 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L20 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
good MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L20
Street photography with Panasonic FH6
54
lighter than competition in class (135g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (119g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L20 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography advice
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
great battery power (280 CIPA)
max fps very slow (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 L20 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH6 Travel photography features
55
lighter than competition in class (135g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
great battery power (280 per charge)
lighter than average in class (119g)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L20 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography info
27
screen size is good (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
great battery power (280 shots)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L20 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Vlogging camera
24
lighter than competition in class (135g)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
33
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (119 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Nikon L20 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L20 and Panasonic FH6
 Nikon Coolpix L20Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-03 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-136mm (3.6x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 lbs) 119g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life - 280 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
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 One One
Retail price $120 $129