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Nikon L110 vs Panasonic SZ5

Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic SZ5 Key Specs

Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Previous Model is Nikon L100
  • Updated by Nikon L120
Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Introduced July 2012
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Nikon L110 vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon L110 vs Panasonic SZ5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L110 (12MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L110 was brought out 3 years prior to the SZ5 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the L110 grades vs the SZ5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Panasonic SZ5

 L110 SZ5 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Nikon L110

 SZ5 L110 
IntroducedJuly 2012February 2010Newer by 29 months

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Panasonic SZ5

 L110 SZ5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L110 offers outside 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 SZ5 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the L110 compared to the SZ5.

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic SZ5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the L110 and SZ5 is 77 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic SZ5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The pic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L110 and SZ5.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic SZ5 to provide more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged L110 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic SZ5 sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L110
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ5
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
MP count good (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L110 Street photography details
Panasonic SZ5 Street photography details
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L110 Sports photography advice
Panasonic SZ5 Sports photography advice
34
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L110 Travel photography advice
Panasonic SZ5 Travel photography advice
54
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L110 Landscape photography info
Panasonic SZ5 Landscape photography info
35
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L110
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ5
25
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
32
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Nikon L110 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Panasonic SZ5
 Nikon Coolpix L110Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-03 2012-07-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 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 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 13.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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 ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 406 grams (0.90 pounds) 136 grams (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 250 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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