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Nikon L20 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon L20 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Nikon L20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Successor is Panasonic TS4
Photography Glossary

Nikon L20 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Nikon L20 and Panasonic TS3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the L20 (10MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L20 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the TS3 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the L20 matches up against the TS3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Panasonic TS3

 L20 TS3 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Nikon L20

 TS3 L20 
ReleasedAugust 2011February 2009Newer by 30 months

Common features in the Nikon L20 and Panasonic TS3

 L20 TS3 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon L20 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon L20 offers exterior measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS3 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the L20 vs the TS3.

Nikon L20 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the L20 and TS3 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L20 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L20 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L20 and TS3.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS3 to offer more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged L20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon L20 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Nikon L20 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L20 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L20
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS3
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L20 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L20
Sports photography with Panasonic TS3
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
good battery (310 shots)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L20 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography details
55
lighter than competitors (135g)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
64
good battery (310 per charge)
weather proof
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L20 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography features
27
screen size is decent (3")
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
38
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
good battery (310 shots)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L20 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Vlogging camera
24
lighter than competitors (135g)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Nikon L20 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L20 and Panasonic TS3
 Nikon Coolpix L20Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-02-03 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-136mm (3.6x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.60 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 lb) 197g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 310 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $120 $380