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Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FZ100

Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FZ100 Key Specs

Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Superseded the Nikon L100
  • Replacement is Nikon L120
Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • New Model is Panasonic FZ200
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Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FZ100 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FZ100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L110 (12MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L110 was revealed 5 months earlier than the FZ100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon L110 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the L110 scores against the FZ100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Panasonic FZ100

 L110 FZ100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Nikon L110

 FZ100 L110 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Panasonic FZ100

 L110 FZ100 
RevealedFebruary 2010July 2010Similar generation
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FZ100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L110 provides external measurements of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ100 has proportions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the L110 against the FZ100.

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FZ100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L110 and FZ100 is 77 and 67 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FZ100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FZ100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L110 and FZ100.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FZ100 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively.

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FZ100 sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L110 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ100 Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L110 Street photography features
Panasonic FZ100 Street photography features
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
58
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (540 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L110 Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography information
34
long zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L110 Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ100 Travel photography details
54
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
59
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (540g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ100 as a Landscape photography camera
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
51
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L110 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ100 Vlogging details
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
64
relatively wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors in class (540 grams)
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Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Panasonic FZ100
 Nikon Coolpix L110Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-03 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 13.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 406 gr (0.90 lbs) 540 gr (1.19 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $280 $500