Nikon L21 vs Panasonic ZS60

Here is a in depth assessment of the Nikon L21 versus Panasonic ZS60, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L21 was revealed 7 years earlier than the ZS60 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the L21 grades vs the ZS60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L21 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The full galleries are available at Nikon L21 Gallery & Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L21 provides outside 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) while the Panasonic ZS60 has dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L21 versus Panasonic ZS60 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the L21 against the ZS60.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L21 and ZS60 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The visual below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L21 and ZS60.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS60 to resolve more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older L21 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.