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Nikon L31 vs Panasonic FP5

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
27
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix L31 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Nikon L31 vs Panasonic FP5 Key Specs

Nikon L31
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released January 2015
Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Nikon L31 vs Panasonic FP5 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Nikon L31 versus Panasonic FP5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L31 (16MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L31 was revealed 4 years later than the FP5 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the L31 grades against the FP5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Panasonic FP5

 L31 FP5 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2011Fresher by 49 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Nikon L31

 FP5 L31 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L31 and Panasonic FP5

 L31 FP5 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution

Nikon L31 vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L31 enjoys outer dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic FP5 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the L31 and the FP5.

Nikon L31 vs Panasonic FP5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the L31 and FP5 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L31 vs Panasonic FP5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L31 vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L31 and FP5.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon L31 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger L31 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon L31 vs Panasonic FP5 sensor size comparison

Nikon L31 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L31 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L31 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography details
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L31 Street photography information
Panasonic FP5 Street photography information
55
image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L31 Sports photography details
Panasonic FP5 Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery life (260 shots)
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L31 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FP5 Travel photography advice
68
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
great battery life (260 shots)
provides touch focus
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L31 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography factors
39
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
40
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
great battery life (260 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L31 Vlogging info
Panasonic FP5 Vlogging info
65
pretty wide (26mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (160g)
30
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Nikon L31 vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L31 and Panasonic FP5
 Nikon Coolpix L31Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L31 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-14 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.60 m 4.90 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 lb) 141g (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 260 pictures
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $199