Nikon L21 vs Panasonic LX7
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Nikon L21 vs Panasonic LX7 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
- Released February 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
- 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
- Revealed October 2012
- Earlier Model is Panasonic LX5
- Updated by Panasonic LX10
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Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon L21 versus Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L21 (8MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the L21 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe L21 was revealed 3 years before the LX7 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the L21 matches up against the LX7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Panasonic LX7
| L21 | LX7 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Nikon L21
| LX7 | L21 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | October 2012 |  | February 2010 | More recent by 32 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L21 and Panasonic LX7
| L21 | LX7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither has Touch screen |
Nikon L21 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L21 has physical dimensions 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 LX7 has dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the L21 and the LX7.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the L21 and LX7 is 93 and 86 respectively.
Nikon L21 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L21 and LX7.
As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The L21 with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic LX7 will give extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older L21 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Nikon L21 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L21 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix L21 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-02-03 | 2012-10-15 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 8 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 38-136mm (3.6x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/1.4-2.3 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 11.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 8.50 m |
| Flash modes | 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 | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 169g (0.37 lbs) | 298g (0.66 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 50 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.7 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 147 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 330 shots |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $180 | $400 |