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Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FX90 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 FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L22 was unveiled 18 months prior to the FX90 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the L22 grades against the FX90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Panasonic FX90

 L22 FX90 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Nikon L22

 FX90 L22 
RevealedAugust 2011February 2010Newer by 18 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Panasonic FX90

 L22 FX90 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L22 features exterior measurements 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 FX90 has dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FX90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the L22 vs the FX90.

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the L22 and FX90 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L22 and FX90.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged L22 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography features
Panasonic FX90 Street photography features
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FX90 Sports photography advice
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L22
Travel photography with Panasonic FX90
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
60
includes touch to focus
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery life (200 shots)
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography info
27
screen size is good (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery life (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L22
Vlogging with Panasonic FX90
22
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
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Nikon L22 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Panasonic FX90
 Nikon Coolpix L22Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L22 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-03 2011-08-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183g (0.40 pounds) 149g (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $130 $227