Nikon L26 vs Panasonic FX700

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Nikon L26 versus Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L26 was brought out 19 months later than the FX700 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the L26 matches up against the FX700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L26 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L26 Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L26 has got external dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX700 has dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the L26 compared to the FX700.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the L26 and FX700 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L26 and FX700.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon L26 to resolve more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer L26 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.