Nikon L20 vs Panasonic FX580
Portability
94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
26
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
32
95 Imaging
35 Features
29 Overall
32
Nikon L20 vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs
Nikon L20
(Full Review)
(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
- Released February 2009
Panasonic FX580
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(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
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Below, we are analyzing the Nikon L20 versus Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the L20 (10MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe L20 was revealed at a similar time to the FX580 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the L20 scores versus the FX580 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Panasonic FX580
| L20 | FX580 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Nikon L20
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Common features in the Nikon L20 and Panasonic FX580
| L20 | FX580 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2009 |  | January 2009 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display size |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither includes Touch display |
Nikon L20 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon L20 features exterior 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) and the Panasonic FX580 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the L20 vs the FX580.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the L20 and FX580 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Nikon L20 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the L20 and FX580.
To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FX580 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively.
Nikon L20 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon L20 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography details
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street photography with Panasonic FX580
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Nikon L20 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Travel photography camera
lighter than competitors in class (135g)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Nikon L20 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography factors
decent sized screen (3")
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging with Nikon L20
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lighter than competitors in class (135g)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic jack
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Nikon L20 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix L20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 |
| Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FX550 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 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 | 10MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 38-136mm (3.6x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 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 functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 6.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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 |
| 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 | 135 gr (0.30 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| 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 feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $120 | $499 |
