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Nikon L110 vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic SZ7 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Older Model is Nikon L100
  • Replacement is Nikon L120
Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2012
Photography Glossary

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Nikon L110 versus Panasonic SZ7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L110 (12MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L110 was launched 23 months prior to the SZ7 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the L110 grades versus the SZ7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Panasonic SZ7

 L110 SZ7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Nikon L110

 SZ7 L110 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2010More modern by 23 months

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Panasonic SZ7

 L110 SZ7 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L110 provides 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 SZ7 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the Nikon L110 versus Panasonic SZ7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the L110 versus the SZ7.

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the L110 and SZ7 is 77 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L110 and SZ7.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic SZ7 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged L110 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L110 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
MP count decent (14MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L110 Street photography information
Panasonic SZ7 Street photography information
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (133g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L110 Sports photography advice
Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography advice
34
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L110
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ7
54
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than average (133 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Landscape photography camera
35
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L110 Vlogging details
Panasonic SZ7 Vlogging details
25
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
35
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (133g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Nikon L110 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Panasonic SZ7
 Nikon Coolpix L110Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-03 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 13.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 grams (0.90 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 life - 220 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $280 $199