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Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FS7

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
33
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FS7 Key Specs

Nikon L32
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2015
Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FS7 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon L32 and Panasonic FS7, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the L32 (20MP) and FS7 (10MP) and the L32 (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") offer different sensor measurements.

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The L32 was revealed 6 years later than the FS7 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the L32 grades versus the FS7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Panasonic FS7

 L32 FS7 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2009More recent by 73 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Nikon L32

 FS7 L32 

Common features in the Nikon L32 and Panasonic FS7

 L32 FS7 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FS7 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon L32 provides outside dimensions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS7 has sizing of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the L32 versus the FS7.

Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FS7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the L32 and FS7 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FS7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FS7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the L32 and FS7.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The L32 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Nikon L32 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger L32 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FS7 sensor size comparison

Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L32 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography info
39
decent MP (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L32 Street photography factors
Panasonic FS7 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others in class (164g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L32 Sports photography features
Panasonic FS7 Sports photography features
48
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good battery power (320 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L32 Travel photography information
Panasonic FS7 Travel photography information
71
good battery power (320 shots)
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (164 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L32 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FS7 Landscape photography features
48
pretty wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (20MP)
good battery power (320 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L32
Vlogging with Panasonic FS7
66
pretty wide (26mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
heavier than others in class (164g)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Nikon L32 vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L32 and Panasonic FS7
 Nikon Coolpix L32Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L32 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-14 2009-01-16
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.30 m -
Flash options - Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 gr (0.36 pounds) 139 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical 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 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 pictures -
Battery form 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $120 $160