Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FS15
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Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FS15 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FS15 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Panasonic FS15
L32 | FS15 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | January 2009 | More modern by 73 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Nikon L32
FS15 | L32 |
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Common features in the Nikon L32 and Panasonic FS15
L32 | FS15 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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).
Examine the Nikon L32 and Panasonic FS15 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L32 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | |
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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 |