Panasonic FH6 with Nikon L26 Comparison

Panasonic FH6 and Nikon L26 Main Features

  • January, 2012
  • February, 2012
  • 14 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 16 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 24-120 mm (5x) F2.5-6.4 Zoom Lens
  • 26-130 mm (5x) F3.2-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • 100 - 6400 ISO
  • 80 - 1600 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • -
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 2.0 fps continuous shooting
  • -
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 96 x 56 x 20 mm, 119g.
  • 96 x 60 x 29 mm, 164g.
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Panasonic FH6 Scores


Imaging score
21
Features score
30
Value for money score
52
Portability score
99
Overall score
33

Nikon L26 Scores


Imaging score
21
Features score
25
Value for money score
50
Portability score
97
Overall score
31

Nikon Coolpix L26 with Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Overview


Let's compare Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 with Nikon Coolpix L26. These models are included in the Small Sensor Compact cameras. Both of these models were released in 2012. This means that differences will go a long way. Let's take a closer look.
The sensor resolution of Lumix DMC-FH6 is greater than that of Coolpix L26. However, the difference of 2 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the first camera (Lumix DMC-FH6), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Panasonic FH6, the maximum ISO is greater by 4800. Lumix DMC-FH6 has image stabilization(Optical), Coolpix L26 doesn’t, it is a big minus. Nikon L26 has a larger 3-inch Fixed screen, the other camera has a 2-inch Fixed screen.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 has n/a fps continuous shooting.

General Lumix DMC-FH6 Coolpix L26
Brand Panasonic Nikon
Model Lumix DMC-FH6 Coolpix L26
Announced January, 2012 February, 2012
Body Type Compact Compact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 5 10
Screen
Screen Size 2" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 230k pixels 230k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 0
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/8 sec 1/4 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/1600 sec 1/2000 sec
Continuous Shooting 2.0 fps n/a fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.60 no built-in flash
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/2.3
Sensor Type CCD CCD
Sensor Dimensions 6.08 x 4.56 mm 6.16 x 4.62 mm
Sensor Area 27.7 mm² 28.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution 14 MP 16 MP
Max Image Resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max Native ISO 6400 1600
Min Native ISO 100 80
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Video Formats Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 280 shots 200 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack AA
Battery Model 2 x AA
Physical
Weight 119 g 164 g
Physical Dimensions 96 x 56 x 20 mm 96 x 60 x 29 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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