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Nikon L19 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic TS20 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
  • Revealed February 2009
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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Nikon L19 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Nikon L19 and Panasonic TS20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and TS20 (16MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and TS20 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The L19 was released 4 years before the TS20 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the L19 matches up versus the TS20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Panasonic TS20

 L19 TS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Nikon L19

 TS20 L19 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2009Newer by 36 months

Common features in the Nikon L19 and Panasonic TS20

 L19 TS20 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L19 comes with exterior dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS20 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the L19 versus the TS20.

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the L19 and TS20 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L19 and TS20.

Clearly, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The L19 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic TS20 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged L19 will be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L19 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography features
18
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (8 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no RAW files
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L19
Street photography with Panasonic TS20
54
lighter than others (130 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competition (142g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L19 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography factors
15
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (8 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L19 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography info
57
lighter than others (130 grams)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (8 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than competition (142 grams)
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L19 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (8 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L19 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging details
25
lighter than others (130 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (142g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Nikon L19 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L19 and Panasonic TS20
 Nikon Coolpix L19Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L19 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-02-03 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3264 x 2448 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
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 () 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 grams (0.29 pounds) 142 grams (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $179