Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FP7

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon L32 and Panasonic FP7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and FP7 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L32 was manufactured 4 years later than the FP7 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the L32 scores vs the FP7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L32 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L32 Gallery and Panasonic FP7 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L32 has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic FP7 has sizing of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Nikon L32 and Panasonic FP7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the L32 against the FP7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the L32 and FP7 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The visual below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L32 and FP7.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon L32 to offer you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher L32 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.