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Nikon L20 vs Panasonic FX75

Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Nikon L20 vs Panasonic FX75 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 FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX70
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Nikon L20 vs Panasonic FX75 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Nikon L20 versus Panasonic FX75, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the L20 (10MP) and FX75 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L20 was revealed 16 months earlier than the FX75 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the L20 scores against the FX75 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Panasonic FX75

 L20 FX75 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Nikon L20

 FX75 L20 
RevealedJune 2010February 2009Newer by 16 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L20 and Panasonic FX75

 L20 FX75 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon L20 vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon L20 has physical measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic FX75 has measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the L20 and the FX75.

Nikon L20 vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the L20 and FX75 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L20 vs Panasonic FX75 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L20 vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the L20 and FX75.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic FX75 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged L20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L20 vs Panasonic FX75 sensor size comparison

Nikon L20 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L20 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L20 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography factors
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L20
Street photography with Panasonic FX75
54
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L20
Sports photography with Panasonic FX75
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L20 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FX75 Travel photography factors
55
lighter than others in class (135 grams)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
67
comes with focus via touch
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L20 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography advice
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pretty good screen size (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
37
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L20 Vlogging details
Panasonic FX75 Vlogging details
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lighter than others in class (135g)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic socket
30
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Nikon L20 vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L20 and Panasonic FX75
 Nikon Coolpix L20Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FX70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-03 2010-06-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD II
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-136mm (3.6x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
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
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 7.40 m
Flash modes 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 lb) 165g (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $120 $139