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Nikon L110 vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs

Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Previous Model is Nikon L100
  • New Model is Nikon L120
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Replacement is Panasonic LZ30
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Nikon L110 vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon L110 and Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the L110 (12MP) and LZ20 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L110 was introduced 3 years earlier than the LZ20 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon L110 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the L110 scores versus the LZ20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Panasonic LZ20

 L110 LZ20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Nikon L110

 LZ20 L110 
AnnouncedJuly 2012February 2010More modern by 29 months

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Panasonic LZ20

 L110 LZ20 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L110 offers exterior dimensions of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ20 has specifications of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L110 and Panasonic LZ20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the L110 against the LZ20.

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L110 and LZ20 is 77 and 71 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L110 and LZ20.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic LZ20 to give you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged L110 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L110 Street photography details
Panasonic LZ20 Street photography details
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
45
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L110 Sports photography details
Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography details
34
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery (380 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L110 Travel photography factors
Panasonic LZ20 Travel photography factors
54
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
58
better than average battery (380 shots)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (499 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L110 Landscape photography information
Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography information
35
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
45
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
better than average battery (380 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L110 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic LZ20 Vlogging highlights
25
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
25
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (499g)
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Nikon L110 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Panasonic LZ20
 Nikon Coolpix L110Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-03 2012-07-18
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 13.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 406g (0.90 pounds) 499g (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $280 $250