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Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

Nikon L32
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2015
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • Revealed January 2010
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Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Nikon L32 versus Panasonic FP2, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and FP2 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L32 was introduced 5 years after the FP2 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the L32 matches up vs the FP2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Panasonic FP2

 L32 FP2 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2010Newer by 62 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Nikon L32

 FP2 L32 

Common features in the Nikon L32 and Panasonic FP2

 L32 FP2 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon L32 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic FP2 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L32 versus Panasonic FP2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the L32 against the FP2.

Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L32 and FP2 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L32 and FP2.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon L32 to deliver extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern L32 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L32 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography advice
39
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than others in class (164g)
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competitors (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Sports photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20MP)
better than average battery life (320 per charge)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L32 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FP2 Travel photography factors
71
better than average battery life (320 shots)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (164 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
56
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (151 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L32 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography info
48
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
better than average battery life (320 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
33
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L32
Vlogging with Panasonic FP2
66
rather wide (26mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
heavier than others in class (164g)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
heavier than competitors (151g)
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Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L32 and Panasonic FP2
 Nikon Coolpix L32Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L32 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 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 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
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
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
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 - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.30 m 4.90 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164g (0.36 lbs) 151g (0.33 lbs)
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 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 320 photos -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $120 $80