Nikon L21 vs Panasonic SZ10

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon L21 versus Panasonic SZ10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and SZ10 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L21 was revealed 5 years prior to the SZ10 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the L21 scores versus the SZ10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L21 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The full galleries are available at Nikon L21 Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L21 has outer dimensions of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Nikon L21 versus Panasonic SZ10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the L21 vs the SZ10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L21 and SZ10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L21 and SZ10.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic SZ10 to provide extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged L21 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.