Nikon L26 vs Panasonic FZ40

Here is a detailed analysis of the Nikon L26 and Panasonic FZ40, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L26 was brought out 19 months later than the FZ40 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L26 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the L26 scores versus the FZ40 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L26 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L26 Gallery and Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L26 offers exterior measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ40 has sizing of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the L26 against the FZ40.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L26 and FZ40 is 93 and 68 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L26 and FZ40.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon L26 to provide more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger L26 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.