Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FS15

Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon L32 and Panasonic FS15, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and FS15 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L32 was announced 6 years after the FS15 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the L32 matches up vs the FS15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L32 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon L32 Gallery and Panasonic FS15 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L32 has got outer dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS15 has sizing of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the L32 against the FS15.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the L32 and FS15 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L32 and FS15.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon L32 to give you greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern L32 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.