Nikon L19 vs Panasonic SZ7

Following is a extended assessment of the Nikon L19 versus Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and SZ7 (14MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and SZ7 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The L19 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the SZ7 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the L19 matches up against the SZ7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L19 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L19 Gallery and Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L19 features physical dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ7 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Nikon L19 versus Panasonic SZ7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the L19 vs the SZ7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L19 and SZ7 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The pic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L19 and SZ7.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The L19 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic SZ7 will provide more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged L19 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.