Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FH7

Below, we are evaluating the Nikon L22 versus Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the L22 (12MP) and FH7 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L22 was brought out 19 months prior to the FH7 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the L22 grades versus the FH7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L22 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L22 Gallery & Panasonic FH7 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L22 offers outer dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH7 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the L22 versus the FH7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L22 and FH7 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the L22 and FH7.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH7 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older L22 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.