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Nikon L26 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic FS25 Key Specs

Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Nikon L26 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon L26 vs Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the L26 (16MP) and FS25 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L26 was brought out 3 years after the FS25 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the L26 matches up against the FS25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Panasonic FS25

 L26 FS25 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2009More modern by 37 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Nikon L26

 FS25 L26 

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Panasonic FS25

 L26 FS25 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L26 features physical dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic FS25 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L26 vs Panasonic FS25 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the L26 against the FS25.

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L26 and FS25 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L26 and FS25.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon L26 to produce extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher L26 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L26 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography advice
34
MP count good (16MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L26 Sports photography info
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography info
27
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L26 Travel photography details
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography details
62
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery (200 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L26 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography factors
37
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
32
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L26 Vlogging features
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging features
28
quite wide (26mm)
features face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
28
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Nikon L26 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Panasonic FS25
 Nikon Coolpix L26Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L26 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-01 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lb) 148 gr (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Battery type AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $70 $230