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Nikon L31 vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
27
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix L31 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Nikon L31 vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs

Nikon L31
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2015
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Nikon L31 vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon L31 vs Panasonic FP1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the L31 (16MP) and FP1 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L31 was unveiled 5 years later than the FP1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the L31 scores against the FP1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Panasonic FP1

 L31 FP1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2010Fresher by 62 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Nikon L31

 FP1 L31 

Common features in the Nikon L31 and Panasonic FP1

 L31 FP1 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon L31 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L31 enjoys outer dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L31 vs Panasonic FP1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the L31 versus the FP1.

Nikon L31 vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the L31 and FP1 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L31 vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L31 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L31 and FP1.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon L31 to deliver greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern L31 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon L31 vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Nikon L31 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L31 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L31 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography highlights
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L31 Street photography features
Panasonic FP1 Street photography features
55
has image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (160g)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L31 Sports photography info
Panasonic FP1 Sports photography info
40
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L31 Travel photography details
Panasonic FP1 Travel photography details
68
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (160 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (151g)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L31 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Landscape photography camera
39
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
28
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L31 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FP1 Vlogging advice
65
quite wide (26mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition (160 grams)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (151g)
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Nikon L31 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L31 and Panasonic FP1
 Nikon Coolpix L31Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L31 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-14 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS 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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.60 m 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 151 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photos -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $153