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Nikon L31 vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
27
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix L31 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Nikon L31 vs Panasonic FP7 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
  • Revealed January 2015
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Nikon L31 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

Let's look closer at the Nikon L31 versus Panasonic FP7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L31 (16MP) and the FP7 (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L31 was introduced 4 years later than the FP7 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the L31 matches up vs the FP7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L31 over the Panasonic FP7

 L31 FP7 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2011More recent by 49 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Nikon L31

 FP7 L31 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L31 and Panasonic FP7

 L31 FP7 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution

Nikon L31 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L31 enjoys exterior measurements 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 FP7 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the L31 versus the FP7.

Nikon L31 vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the L31 and FP7 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L31 vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L31 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the L31 and FP7.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files but you should factor the age of the products into consideration. The younger L31 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L31 vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

Nikon L31 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L31 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L31 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography highlights
35
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L31
Street photography with Panasonic FP7
55
has image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (160g)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average in class (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L31 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FP7 Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery power (240 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L31 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Travel photography camera
68
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (160g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
63
better than average battery power (240 shots)
boasts touch focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (147g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L31
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP7
39
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
41
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery power (240 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L31 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FP7 Vlogging advice
65
fairly wide (26mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (160 grams)
29
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
heavier than average in class (147 grams)
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Nikon L31 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L31 and Panasonic FP7
 Nikon Coolpix L31Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L31 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-14 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.60 m 4.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 147 grams (0.32 lbs)
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 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 images 240 images
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $0 $227