Nikon L20 vs Panasonic ZS10
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Nikon L20 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
- Introduced February 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Nikon L20 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview
In this write-up, we are comparing the Nikon L20 and Panasonic ZS10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the L20 (10MP) and ZS10 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe L20 was unveiled 24 months before the ZS10 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the L20 scores versus the ZS10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon L20 vs Panasonic ZS10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The full galleries are available at Nikon L20 Gallery & Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Panasonic ZS10
L20 | ZS10 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Nikon L20
ZS10 | L20 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | February 2009 | More recent by 24 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L20 and Panasonic ZS10
L20 | ZS10 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Nikon L20 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L20 has exterior measurements 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 ZS10 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
Check the Nikon L20 and Panasonic ZS10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the L20 vs the ZS10.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the L20 and ZS10 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Nikon L20 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L20 and ZS10.
As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS10 to resolve more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The older L20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
Nikon L20 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon L20 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-02-03 | 2011-01-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 38-136mm (3.6x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-6.7 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 135 gr (0.30 pounds) | 219 gr (0.48 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 260 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $120 | $350 |