Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic ZS20

The following is a in-depth overview of the Nikon AW120 and Panasonic ZS20, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was announced 22 months after the ZS20 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the AW120 scores versus the ZS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix AW120 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The whole galleries are available at Nikon AW120 Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW120 has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS20 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon AW120 and Panasonic ZS20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the AW120 and the ZS20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW120 and ZS20 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the AW120 and ZS20.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon AW120 to give more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern AW120 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.