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Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FP1

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs

Nikon L32
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2015
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FP1 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FP1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and FP1 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L32 was launched 5 years later than the FP1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the L32 matches up against the FP1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Panasonic FP1

 L32 FP1 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2010Fresher by 62 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Nikon L32

 FP1 L32 

Common features in the Nikon L32 and Panasonic FP1

 L32 FP1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L32 has got physical measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the L32 compared to the FP1.

Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FP1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the L32 and FP1 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FP1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L32 and FP1.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon L32 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer L32 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FP1 sensor size comparison

Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FP1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L32
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP1
39
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L32 Street photography information
Panasonic FP1 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (164 grams)
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L32 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FP1 Sports photography highlights
48
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
great battery (320 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP1 as a Travel photography camera
71
great battery (320 per charge)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (164g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (151g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L32
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP1
48
fairly wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (20MP)
great battery (320 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L32 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FP1 Vlogging advice
66
fairly wide (26mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (164g)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition in class (151 grams)
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Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L32 and Panasonic FP1
 Nikon Coolpix L32Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L32 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-01-14 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
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)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.30 m 4.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 gr (0.36 pounds) 151 gr (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" 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 320 pictures -
Battery format 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
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $120 $153