Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FZ70

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon L100 and Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and FZ70 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L100 was revealed 5 years prior to the FZ70 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L100 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the L100 matches up versus the FZ70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. The full galleries are provided at Nikon L100 Gallery and Panasonic FZ70 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L100 has physical dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ70 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Examine the Nikon L100 and Panasonic FZ70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the L100 compared to the FZ70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the L100 and FZ70 is 79 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L100 and FZ70.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FZ70 to produce greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The older L100 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.