Nikon L26 vs Panasonic LX7
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Nikon L26 vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
- 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
- Announced October 2012
- Earlier Model is Panasonic LX5
- Replacement is Panasonic LX10
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In this write-up, we are reviewing the Nikon L26 versus Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the L26 (16MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the L26 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe L26 was revealed 8 months earlier than the LX7 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the L26 scores versus the LX7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Panasonic LX7
| L26 | LX7 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Nikon L26
| LX7 | L26 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | October 2012 |  | February 2012 | More recent by 8 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L26 and Panasonic LX7
| L26 | LX7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Nikon L26 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L26 enjoys physical dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic LX7 has dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the L26 against the LX7.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the L26 and LX7 is 93 and 86 respectively.
Nikon L26 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L26 and LX7.
As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The L26 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Nikon L26 will give more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older L26 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon L26 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L26 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix L26 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2012-02-01 | 2012-10-15 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/1.4-2.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 11.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 8.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 164 gr (0.36 lbs) | 298 gr (0.66 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 50 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.7 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 147 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 200 shots | 330 shots |
| Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $70 | $400 |