Nikon L110 vs Panasonic ZS20
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Nikon L110 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Nikon L110 vs Panasonic ZS20 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L110 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L110 Gallery & Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Panasonic ZS20
L110 | ZS20 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Nikon L110
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Launched | April 2012 | February 2010 | More recent by 27 months | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L110 and Panasonic ZS20
L110 | ZS20 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | The 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).
See the Nikon L110 vs Panasonic ZS20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the L110 and ZS20 is 77 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Nikon L110 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L110 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | |
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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 |