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Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FZ70

Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FZ70 Key Specs

Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Succeeded the Nikon L100
  • Renewed by Nikon L120
Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Released July 2013
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Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FZ70 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon L110 and Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the L110 (12MP) and FZ70 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L110 was manufactured 4 years prior to the FZ70 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon L110 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the L110 grades against the FZ70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Panasonic FZ70

 L110 FZ70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Nikon L110

 FZ70 L110 
ReleasedJuly 2013February 2010More recent by 42 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Panasonic FZ70

 L110 FZ70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FZ70 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L110 has exterior measurements of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ70 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the L110 compared to the FZ70.

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FZ70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the L110 and FZ70 is 77 and 63 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FZ70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FZ70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The photograph below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L110 and FZ70.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic FZ70 to deliver more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older L110 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FZ70 sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L110
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ70
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L110 Street photography details
Panasonic FZ70 Street photography details
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
49
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than average (606g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ70 as a Sports photography camera
34
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
55
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L110 Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ70 Travel photography information
54
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
55
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (20mm)
long reach (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (606 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L110 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography factors
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
54
manual focus
pretty wide (20mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ70 as a Vlogging camera
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
26
pretty wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
heavier than average (606 grams)
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Nikon L110 vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Panasonic FZ70
 Nikon Coolpix L110Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-03 2013-07-18
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 13.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 406 gr (0.90 pounds) 606 gr (1.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 41
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 171
Other
Battery life - 400 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $280 $300