Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FP8
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Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FP8 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FP8 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L32 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L32 Gallery and Panasonic FP8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Panasonic FP8
L32 | FP8 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | July 2009 | More modern by 67 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Nikon L32
FP8 | L32 |
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Common features in the Nikon L32 and Panasonic FP8
L32 | FP8 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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).
Contrast the Nikon L32 and Panasonic FP8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the L32 and FP8 is 93 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L32 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | |
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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 |