Comparison of Nikon Coolpix L26 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580

Comparison of Nikon Coolpix L26 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 [S]ave

Attribute	Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 ×	Nikon Coolpix L26 ×
General
Model	Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580	Nikon Coolpix L26
Brand	Panasonic	Nikon
Manufacturer url	https://www.panasonic.com	https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model number	DMC-FX580S	L26
Alternate model number(s)	dmc-fx550	-
Camera format	Ultra Compact	Compact
Release year (year)	2009	2012
Tripod mount	+	+
Length (mm)	95	96
Width (mm)	22	29
Height (mm)	57	60
Weight (g)	167	164
Waterproof	-	-
Image Sensor
Sensor type	CCD	CCD
Effective megapixels (MP)	12.1	16.1
Sensor format	1/2.33 inch	1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)	28.2	28.07
Sensor width (mm)	6.13	6.17
Sensor height (mm)	4.6	4.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)	1.53	1.34
Aspect ratio	4:3, 16:9	4:3
Color filter type	RGBG	-
Self-cleaning	-	-
Sensor shift image stabilization	-	-
On-sensor phase detect	-	-
Image Capture
Image resolution	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) 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9) 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2) 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3) 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)	1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3) 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3) 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3) 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9) 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3) 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format	jpeg (exif 2.21)	jpeg
Video Capture
Can take movies	+	+
Movie resolution	1280x720 320x240 640x480 848x480	1280x720
Image Storage
Movie file format	QuickTime MotionJPEG	-
Composite video out	+	-
Ntsc/pal switchable video	+	-
Video usable as viewfinder	-	-
Hd video out	+	-
Hd video connection	Component	-
Lens and Optics
Lens	Leica DC Vario-Elmar, 7 elements in 6 groups	NIKKOR
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)	25.00 - 125.00	26.00 - 130.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)	4.00 - 22.00	6.00 - 23.00
Zoom ratio (x)	5	5
Aperture range (f)	0.12 - 0.36	0.15 - 0.31
Integrated nd filter	-	-
Min focus range (cm)	50	50
Optical image stabilization	+	-
Digital zoom	+	+
Digital zoom values (x)	4	4
Auto Focus
Auto focus	+	+
^1↑Auto focus type	11-point or 1-point with tracking and face detection	Contrast Detection
Auto focus assist light	+	+
Manual focus	-	-
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	LCD	LCD
Focus peaking	-	-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder	-	-
Rear display	+	+
Rear display size (inch)	3	3
Rear display resolution (dots)	230,000	230,000
Touchscreen	-	-
Articulating screen	-	-
Tilt swivel screen	-	-
Selfie screen	-	-
Max playback zoom (x)	16	-
Exposure
Iso settings	Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, High Sensitivity (1600 - 6400)	Auto (80 to 1600)
Auto iso mode	+	+
White balance settings	auto cloudy color temperature daylight halogen shade white set	-
Shutter speed range (s)	1/2000 - 60	-
Bulb mode	-	-
Exposure compensation	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps	-
Explosure metering modes	Intelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot	-
Program auto exposure	+	+
Aperture priority	+	-
Shutter priority	+	-
Full manual exposure	+	-
Creative exposure modes	Intelligent Auto, Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery	18 scene modes
Self timer (s)	2 10	2 10
High resolution composite	-	-
Flash
Built-in flash	+	+
Flash modes	auto auto/red-eye reduction forced off forced on slow sync./red-eye reduction	auto auto w/ red-eye reduction flash off flash off flash on slow syncro w/ red-eye reduction
Flash range description	Wide: 0.6 - 6.0m; Tele: 1.0 - 2.8m at ISO Auto	-
Usable memory types	sd sdh	sd sdhc sdx
Dual card slots	-	-
Raw capture support	-	-
Included memory (MB)	40	19
Included memory type	built-in memory	Internal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi	-	-
NFC	-	-
Bluetooth	-	-
Built-in gps	-	-
Microphone jack	-	-
Headphone jack	-	-
External connections	usb 2.0 high speed	usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant	+	-
Dpof compliant	+	+
Remote control	-	-
Connections (extended)	dc input	-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)	350	350
Battery form factor	Proprietary	2 x AA
Usable battery types	lithium ion rechargeable	alkaline lithium disposables; nimh rechargeables
Batteries included	1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable	2 x Alkaline AAs
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)	+	-
Software
Included software	arcsoft mediaimpression arcsoft panorama maker photofunstudio v3.0	nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
Os compatibility	-	mac os windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features	Touchscreen LCD, Optical Image Stabilization, Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent Scene Selector and Face Detection	720p HD Movies, 18 Scene Modes, Best Shot Selector, Smart Portrait System. Available in black, red or silver.