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Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs

Nikon L22
(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
Panasonic FX580
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Panasonic FX580

 L22 FX580 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2009Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Nikon L22

 FX580 L22 

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Panasonic FX580

 L22 FX580 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

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

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L22
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX580
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography information
Panasonic FX580 Street photography information
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L22
Sports photography with Panasonic FX580
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FX580 Travel photography highlights
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography details
27
pretty good screen size (3")
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
36
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 Vlogging info
Panasonic FX580 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
30
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
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Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Panasonic FX580
 Nikon Coolpix L22Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
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