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Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FH10 Key Specs

Nikon L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2010
Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FH10 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FH10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the L22 (12MP) and FH10 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L22 was introduced 3 years before the FH10 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the L22 scores against the FH10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Panasonic FH10

 L22 FH10 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Nikon L22

 FH10 L22 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2010Newer by 35 months

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Panasonic FH10

 L22 FH10 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L22 has outside dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Panasonic FH10 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the L22 vs the FH10.

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the L22 and FH10 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the L22 and FH10.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH10 to provide extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged L22 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FH10 Street photography highlights
46
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH10 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 Travel photography information
Panasonic FH10 Travel photography information
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition (103 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography information
27
screen size is good (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
39
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 Vlogging features
Panasonic FH10 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
31
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Panasonic FH10
 Nikon Coolpix L22Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L22 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-03 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183 grams (0.40 lbs) 103 grams (0.23 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 260 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $130 $110