Nikon L20 vs Panasonic ZS45

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon L20 versus Panasonic ZS45, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the L20 (10MP) and ZS45 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L20 was launched 7 years earlier than the ZS45 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the L20 scores vs the ZS45 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon L20 Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L20 enjoys 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) and the Panasonic ZS45 has proportions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Nikon L20 versus Panasonic ZS45 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 select at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the L20 against the ZS45.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L20 and ZS45 is 94 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the L20 and ZS45.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS45 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older L20 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.