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Nikon L26 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic XS1 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
  • Announced February 2012
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Nikon L26 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Nikon L26 versus Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L26 was brought out 11 months prior to the XS1 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the L26 scores against the XS1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Panasonic XS1

 L26 XS1 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Nikon L26

 XS1 L26 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2012Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Panasonic XS1

 L26 XS1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L26 enjoys 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 XS1 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the L26 vs the XS1.

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L26 and XS1 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The photograph here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the L26 and XS1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you really should consider the age of the products into consideration. The older L26 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L26 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography highlights
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L26
Street photography with Panasonic XS1
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (103g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L26 Sports photography info
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography info
27
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L26
Travel photography with Panasonic XS1
62
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than average (103 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L26 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography factors
37
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
no Timelapse mode
38
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L26 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging highlights
28
fairly wide (26mm)
features face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
31
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (103g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Nikon L26 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Panasonic XS1
 Nikon Coolpix L26Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L26 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-01 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.40 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 164g (0.36 lb) 103g (0.23 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
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 photographs 260 photographs
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $70 $130