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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix L15 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX55 [S]ave

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Nikon Coolpix L15 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX55 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix L15Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX55
BrandNikonPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberL15DMC-FX55
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20072007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9195
Width (mm)3023
Height (mm)6157
Weight (g)174165
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)88.1
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7124.71
Sensor width (mm)5.765.76
Sensor height (mm)4.294.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.761.76
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 1836(6.0 mp 16:9)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 1840(6.0 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)13
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
  • 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVIQuickTime MotionJPEG
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensNikkor lens, 5 elements in 5 groupsLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00 - 105.0028.00 - 100.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)1.004.00
Zoom ratio (x)33.57
Aperture range (f)0.11 - 0.360.06 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Center, Face Priority AFFace / 1-point/ 1-point high speed/ 3-point high speed/ 5-point/ Spot autofocus
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.83
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1016
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (64 - 1000)Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1250, 1600, 6400* (high sensitivity mode only)
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • white balance preset
  • auto / daylight / cloudy / shade / halogen / white set
Shutter speed range (s)1/1500 - 41/2000 - 60
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes256-segment (center-weighted and spot during digital zoom)Intelligent Multiple
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Night Portrait, Sports, Landscape, Party, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Museum, Fireworks ShowPortrait, Soft Skin, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet
Self timer (s)
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • anytime flash
  • auto
  • flash cancel/ flash off
  • redeye reduction with slow sync
  • slow sync
  • uto with red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: (W) 0.5 to 6.3 m (19.7 in. to 20 ft. 8.0 in.), (T) 0.5 to 3.7 m (19.7 in. to 12 ft. 1.7 in.)0.6 - 6.3m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.3 - 3.1m (Tele/ISO Auto)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)2327
Included memory typeInternalbuilt-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 1.1
  • usb 1.1
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • imagelink i/o
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.19-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)13
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-4
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.85-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.97-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)1.3-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.18-
Startup time (s)3.5-
Play -> record time (s)1.2-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)12.1-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)330280
Battery form factor2 x AAProprietary
Usable battery types
  • alkaline or lithium disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included2 x AA alkaline disposable1 x proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • nikon software suite cd-rom
  • arcsoft media impression
  • arcsoft panorama maker
  • lumix simple viewer
  • photofunstudio -viewer-
  • usb driver
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical lens shift VR image stabilization, Face-priority AF, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix and D-Lighting-



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