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Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FP8 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
  • Announced January 2015
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced July 2009
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Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Nikon L32 and Panasonic FP8, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and FP8 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L32 was revealed 5 years after the FP8 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the L32 grades versus the FP8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Panasonic FP8

 L32 FP8 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015July 2009More modern by 67 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Nikon L32

 FP8 L32 

Common features in the Nikon L32 and Panasonic FP8

 L32 FP8 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L32 offers outside dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP8 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the L32 compared to the FP8.

Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the L32 and FP8 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L32 and FP8.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon L32 to show extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern L32 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Portrait photography camera
38
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L32
Street photography with Panasonic FP8
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (164g)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L32 Sports photography details
Panasonic FP8 Sports photography details
47
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
great battery life (320 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L32 Travel photography information
Panasonic FP8 Travel photography information
71
great battery life (320 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (164g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
56
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (151 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L32 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography advice
48
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
great battery life (320 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Vlogging camera
66
reasonably wide (26mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition in class (164 grams)
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than average (151g)
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Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L32 and Panasonic FP8
 Nikon Coolpix L32Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L32 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2015-01-14 2009-07-27
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine V
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.30 m 5.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lb) 151 gr (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 images -
Battery style 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 card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $120 $300