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Nikon L26 vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs

Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Released February 2012
Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX77
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Nikon L26 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

Lets look closer at the Nikon L26 versus Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the L26 (16MP) and FX78 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L26 was introduced 13 months later than the FX78 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the L26 grades versus the FX78 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Panasonic FX78

 L26 FX78 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Nikon L26

 FX78 L26 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Panasonic FX78

 L26 FX78 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon L26 has got outer measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic FX78 has specifications of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L26 versus Panasonic FX78 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the L26 versus the FX78.

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L26 and FX78 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the L26 and FX78.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon L26 to give greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher L26 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L26 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography information
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decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L26 Street photography details
Panasonic FX78 Street photography details
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L26
Sports photography with Panasonic FX78
27
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L26 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FX78 Travel photography highlights
62
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
56
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery power (200 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L26
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX78
37
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3")
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery power (200 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
features face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Nikon L26 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Panasonic FX78
 Nikon Coolpix L26Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L26 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FX77
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-01 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 life 200 photos 200 photos
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $70 $210