Nikon L19 vs Panasonic ZS30

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon L19 vs Panasonic ZS30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and ZS30 (18MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and ZS30 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The L19 was introduced 4 years before the ZS30 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the L19 scores versus the ZS30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L19 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon L19 Gallery & Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L19 features external measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS30 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the L19 versus the ZS30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the L19 and ZS30 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the L19 and ZS30.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The L19 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic ZS30 will result in more detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged L19 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.