Nikon L20 vs Panasonic TS10

Here is a in depth overview of the Nikon L20 and Panasonic TS10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the L20 (10MP) and TS10 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L20 was launched 11 months earlier than the TS10 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the L20 scores versus the TS10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon L20 Gallery and Panasonic TS10 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L20 comes with outer measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic TS10 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the L20 and the TS10.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the L20 and TS10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L20 and TS10.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic TS10 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older L20 will be behind in sensor tech.