Nikon L21 vs Panasonic FS25

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon L21 and Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and FS25 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L21 was released 13 months later than the FS25 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the L21 grades vs the FS25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L21 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon L21 Gallery & Panasonic FS25 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L21 has got exterior measurements of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic FS25 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the L21 versus the FS25.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L21 and FS25 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The photograph here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L21 and FS25.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FS25 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The newer L21 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.