Nikon L100 vs Panasonic ZS20

Below is a in depth analysis of the Nikon L100 versus Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and ZS20 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L100 was revealed 4 years earlier than the ZS20 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the L100 scores versus the ZS20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The full galleries are available at Nikon L100 Gallery & Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L100 enjoys outer measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS20 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the L100 compared to the ZS20.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L100 and ZS20 is 79 and 92 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the L100 and ZS20.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS20 to produce extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older L100 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.