Nikon L20 vs Panasonic FX48

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon L20 vs Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L20 (10MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L20 was introduced very close to the FX48 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the L20 matches up against the FX48 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon L20 Gallery and Panasonic FX48 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L20 comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic FX48 has measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the L20 and the FX48.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the L20 and FX48 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L20 and FX48.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FX48 to resolve extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively.