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Nikon L19 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

Nikon L19
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 130g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2009
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Nikon L19 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Panasonic ZS10

 L19 ZS10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Nikon L19

 ZS10 L19 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 24 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L19 and Panasonic ZS10

 L19 ZS10 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

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

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L19 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L19 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography features
18
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
30
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L19 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS10 Street photography information
54
lighter than others (130 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than average in class (219g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Sports photography camera
15
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect AF
47
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (260 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L19 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography factors
57
lighter than others (130 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (8MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than average in class (219g)
has focus by touch
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery (260 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L19 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography factors
21
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (8 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
42
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery (260 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L19 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than others (130 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
34
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (219 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no external mic jack
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Nikon L19 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L19 and Panasonic ZS10
 Nikon Coolpix L19Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L19 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-03 2011-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3264 x 2448 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 lbs) 219g (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 260 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
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