Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FP5
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Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FP5 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2015
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Launched January 2011
Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FP5 Overview
In this write-up, we will be matching up the Nikon L32 and Panasonic FP5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and FP5 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe L32 was released 4 years later than the FP5 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the L32 scores vs the FP5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FP5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L32 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon L32 Gallery & Panasonic FP5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Panasonic FP5
L32 | FP5 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | January 2011 | Fresher by 49 months | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Nikon L32
FP5 | L32 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L32 and Panasonic FP5
L32 | FP5 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L32 has got outside measurements of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP5 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon L32 and Panasonic FP5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the L32 against the FP5.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the L32 and FP5 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L32 and FP5.
As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon L32 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger L32 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L32 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L32 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2015-01-14 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
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 distance | 10cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Touch Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | 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 | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.30 m | 4.90 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 164g (0.36 pounds) | 141g (0.31 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" 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 | 260 photos |
Battery type | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $120 | $199 |