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Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FS15 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
  • Introduced January 2015
Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Panasonic FS15

 L32 FS15 
IntroducedJanuary 2015January 2009More modern by 73 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Nikon L32

 FS15 L32 

Common features in the Nikon L32 and Panasonic FS15

 L32 FS15 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

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

Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FS15 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FS15 sensor size comparison

Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L32 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Portrait photography camera
38
good megapixels (20MP)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L32
Street photography with Panasonic FS15
56
has image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average (164 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L32 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FS15 Sports photography highlights
47
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20MP)
great battery pack (320 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L32 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FS15 Travel photography factors
71
great battery pack (320 per charge)
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (164g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L32 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography information
48
relatively wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Digital)
good megapixels (20MP)
great battery pack (320 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L32 Vlogging details
Panasonic FS15 Vlogging details
66
relatively wide (26mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than average (164g)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L32 and Panasonic FS15
 Nikon Coolpix L32Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L32 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-01-14 2009-01-16
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.30 m -
Flash settings - Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164 gr (0.36 pounds) 136 gr (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 pictures -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $120 $180