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Nikon L21 vs Panasonic FX75

Portability
93
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Nikon L21 vs Panasonic FX75 Key Specs

Nikon L21
(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
  • Released February 2010
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
  • Announced June 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
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Nikon L21 vs Panasonic FX75 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Nikon L21 vs Panasonic FX75, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and FX75 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L21 was launched 3 months earlier than the FX75 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the L21 scores versus the FX75 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Panasonic FX75

 L21 FX75 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Nikon L21

 FX75 L21 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L21 and Panasonic FX75

 L21 FX75 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010June 2010Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon L21 vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L21 comes with external measurements of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic FX75 has dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

See the Nikon L21 vs Panasonic FX75 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the L21 compared to the FX75.

Nikon L21 vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L21 and FX75 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L21 vs Panasonic FX75 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L21 vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the L21 and FX75.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic FX75 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively.

Nikon L21 vs Panasonic FX75 sensor size comparison

Nikon L21 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L21 vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L21
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX75
18
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (8MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L21 Street photography details
Panasonic FX75 Street photography details
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L21 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FX75 Sports photography advice
15
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L21 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FX75 Travel photography highlights
50
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (8MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
67
offers focus by touch
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L21 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography features
21
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
37
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L21 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX75 as a Vlogging camera
21
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
30
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Nikon L21 vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L21 and Panasonic FX75
 Nikon Coolpix L21Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L21 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FX70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-03 2010-06-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 38-136mm (3.6x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 7.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 169g (0.37 lb) 165g (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $180 $139