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Nikon L110 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand 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
  • Earlier Model is Nikon L100
  • Replacement is Nikon L120
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Launched April 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS15
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS25
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Nikon L110 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon L110 vs Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L110 (12MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L110 was manufactured 3 years before the ZS20 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the L110 matches up vs the ZS20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Panasonic ZS20

 L110 ZS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Nikon L110

 ZS20 L110 
LaunchedApril 2012February 2010More recent by 27 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Panasonic ZS20

 L110 ZS20 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L110 has got external dimensions of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS20 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the L110 against the ZS20.

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the L110 and ZS20 is 77 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L110 and ZS20.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS20 to deliver more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older L110 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L110 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L110 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS20 Street photography information
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (206g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L110
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS20
34
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (260 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L110 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography details
54
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (420mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
offers touch focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery (260 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L110 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography advice
35
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery (260 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Vlogging camera
25
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
34
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Nikon L110 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Panasonic ZS20
 Nikon Coolpix L110Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-03 2012-04-26
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
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 13.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 406 grams (0.90 lbs) 206 grams (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 260 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $280 $349