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Nikon L20 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon L20 vs Panasonic FS25 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
  • Launched February 2009
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Nikon L20 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon L20 vs Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L20 (10MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L20 was unveiled at a similar time to the FS25 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the L20 grades against the FS25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Panasonic FS25

 L20 FS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Nikon L20

 FS25 L20 

Common features in the Nikon L20 and Panasonic FS25

 L20 FS25 
RevealedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon L20 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L20 has got outer measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS25 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L20 vs Panasonic FS25 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the L20 and the FS25.

Nikon L20 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the L20 and FS25 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L20 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L20 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L20 and FS25.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FS25 to give more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively.

Nikon L20 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon L20 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L20 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L20
Portrait photography with Panasonic FS25
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L20
Street photography with Panasonic FS25
54
lighter than competition in class (135g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L20 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L20 Travel photography info
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography info
55
lighter than competition in class (135g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L20 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography factors
27
nice screen size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
32
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L20 Vlogging details
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging details
24
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Nikon L20 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L20 and Panasonic FS25
 Nikon Coolpix L20Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-03 2009-01-27
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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-136mm (3.6x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lb) 148 gr (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" 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 ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $120 $230