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Nikon L110 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
77
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic ZR1 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Superseded the Nikon L100
  • Updated by Nikon L120
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Nikon L110 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Nikon L110 and Panasonic ZR1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L110 (12MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L110 was launched 7 months later than the ZR1 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the L110 grades vs the ZR1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Panasonic ZR1

 L110 ZR1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010July 2009Fresher by 7 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Nikon L110

 ZR1 L110 

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Panasonic ZR1

 L110 ZR1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon L110 features outer 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) and the Panasonic ZR1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the L110 versus the ZR1.

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the L110 and ZR1 is 77 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L110 and ZR1.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you have to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern L110 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L110 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography features
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L110 Street photography info
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography info
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L110 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography factors
33
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L110 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography advice
54
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Landscape photography camera
34
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
32
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L110 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging information
25
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
28
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Nikon L110 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Panasonic ZR1
 Nikon Coolpix L110Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also called - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-03 2009-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 Venus Engine V
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 13.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 406g (0.90 lbs) 158g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $280 $280