Nikon L19 vs Panasonic ZS10

In this article, we will be matching up the Nikon L19 and Panasonic ZS10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and ZS10 (14MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and ZS10 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The L19 was manufactured 24 months prior to the ZS10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the L19 scores against the ZS10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L19 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L19 Gallery & Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L19 features outer dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS10 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the L19 vs the ZS10.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the L19 and ZS10 is 94 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L19 and ZS10.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The L19 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic ZS10 will provide more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged L19 will be behind in sensor innovation.