Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FX580
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Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
- Introduced February 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX550

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview
Here is a thorough overview of the Nikon L22 versus Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The L22 was manufactured 13 months later than the FX580 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the L22 matches up against the FX580 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FX580 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L22 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L22 Gallery and Panasonic FX580 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Panasonic FX580
L22 | FX580 | |||
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Introduced | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Nikon L22
FX580 | L22 |
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Common features in the Nikon L22 and Panasonic FX580
L22 | FX580 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L22 has got outside dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX580 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon L22 versus Panasonic FX580 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the L22 versus the FX580.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L22 and FX580 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the L22 and FX580.
As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of images however you will want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern L22 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L22 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L22 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FX550 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-02-03 | 2009-01-27 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-134mm (3.6x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | 183g (0.40 lb) | 167g (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" 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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $130 | $499 |