Nikon L20 vs Panasonic ZR3

Lets look more closely at the Nikon L20 and Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the L20 (10MP) and ZR3 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L20 was announced 11 months prior to the ZR3 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the L20 matches up against the ZR3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon L20 Gallery and Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L20 provides outer dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR3 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L20 and Panasonic ZR3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the L20 and the ZR3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the L20 and ZR3 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L20 and ZR3.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZR3 to give you more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older L20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.