Nikon L21 vs Panasonic FX78

Following is a in depth overview of the Nikon L21 and Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and FX78 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L21 was unveiled 11 months earlier than the FX78 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the L21 grades versus the FX78 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L21 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L21 Gallery & Panasonic FX78 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L21 has outer dimensions of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic FX78 has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the L21 and the FX78.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L21 and FX78 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The image below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L21 and FX78.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FX78 to give more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged L21 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.