Nikon L19 vs Panasonic SZ8

Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon L19 vs Panasonic SZ8, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and SZ8 (16MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and SZ8 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The L19 was revealed 5 years before the SZ8 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the L19 grades against the SZ8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L19 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The full galleries are available at Nikon L19 Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L19 offers outside 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 SZ8 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L19 vs Panasonic SZ8 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the L19 vs the SZ8.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L19 and SZ8 is 94 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the L19 and SZ8.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The L19 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic SZ8 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older L19 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.