Nikon L21 vs Panasonic FX700
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Nikon L21 vs Panasonic FX700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 8MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 169g - 92 x 67 x 28mm
- Launched February 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
- Revealed July 2010
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Here, we are analyzing the Nikon L21 vs Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and FX700 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe L21 was released 5 months prior to the FX700 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the L21 matches up vs the FX700 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Panasonic FX700
| L21 | FX700 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Nikon L21
| FX700 | L21 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L21 and Panasonic FX700
| L21 | FX700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2010 |  | July 2010 | Similar generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Nikon L21 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon L21 provides 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 FX700 has measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the L21 against the FX700.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the L21 and FX700 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Nikon L21 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the L21 and FX700.
As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FX700 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.
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Nikon L21 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L21 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix L21 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2010-02-03 | 2010-07-21 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Expeed C2 | Venus Engine FHD |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| 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 | 8 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 38-136mm (3.6x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/2.2-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 7.40 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 169 gr (0.37 lb) | 176 gr (0.39 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $180 | $399 |