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Nikon L19 vs Panasonic SZ5

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic SZ5 Key Specs

Nikon L19
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 130g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Launched February 2009
Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Announced July 2012
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Nikon L19 vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Nikon L19 vs Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and SZ5 (14MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and SZ5 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The L19 was released 4 years earlier than the SZ5 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the L19 grades vs the SZ5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Panasonic SZ5

 L19 SZ5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Nikon L19

 SZ5 L19 
AnnouncedJuly 2012February 2009Newer by 42 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon L19 and Panasonic SZ5

 L19 SZ5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L19 has outer measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ5 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the L19 compared to the SZ5.

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic SZ5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L19 and SZ5 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic SZ5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the L19 and SZ5.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The L19 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Panasonic SZ5 will show more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged L19 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic SZ5 sensor size comparison

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L19 Portrait photography info
Panasonic SZ5 Portrait photography info
18
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (8MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
34
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L19 Street photography factors
Panasonic SZ5 Street photography factors
54
lighter than competition (130g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (136g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Sports photography camera
15
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L19 Travel photography information
Panasonic SZ5 Travel photography information
57
lighter than competition (130 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (8MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than others (136g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Landscape photography camera
21
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8MP)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L19 Vlogging features
Panasonic SZ5 Vlogging features
25
lighter than competition (130 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
32
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than others (136g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Nikon L19 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L19 and Panasonic SZ5
 Nikon Coolpix L19Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L19 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-03 2012-07-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3264 x 2448 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Screen 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 - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 lb) 136 gr (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" 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 - 250 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $195