Nikon L21 vs Panasonic FH8

Following is a thorough overview of the Nikon L21 versus Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and FH8 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L21 was launched 23 months earlier than the FH8 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the L21 matches up vs the FH8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L21 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon L21 Gallery and Panasonic FH8 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L21 has got outer measurements of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH8 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L21 versus Panasonic FH8 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the L21 vs the FH8.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L21 and FH8 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L21 and FH8.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH8 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged L21 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.