Nikon L20 vs Panasonic ZS80

Lets look more closely at the Nikon L20 vs Panasonic ZS80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the L20 (10MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L20 was unveiled 10 years earlier than the ZS80 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the L20 grades vs the ZS80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L20 and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The full galleries are provided at Nikon L20 Gallery and Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon L20 has outer dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS80 has specifications of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Check out the Nikon L20 vs Panasonic ZS80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the L20 and the ZS80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the L20 and ZS80 is 94 and 86 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L20 and ZS80.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to offer extra detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older L20 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.