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Nikon L21 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
93
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23
Nikon Coolpix L21 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Nikon L21 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Nikon L21
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 169g - 92 x 67 x 28mm
  • Released February 2010
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS8
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Nikon L21 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon L21 versus Panasonic ZS7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the L21 (8MP) and ZS7 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L21 was brought out 17 months prior to the ZS7 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the L21 scores against the ZS7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Panasonic ZS7

 L21 ZS7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Nikon L21

 ZS7 L21 
LaunchedJuly 2011February 2010More recent by 17 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L21 and Panasonic ZS7

 L21 ZS7 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon L21 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L21 has got outer measurements 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 ZS7 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the L21 compared to the ZS7.

Nikon L21 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L21 and ZS7 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L21 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L21 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the L21 and ZS7.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS7 to result in more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older L21 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L21 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Nikon L21 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L21 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L21 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography features
19
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
no manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L21 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Street photography camera
46
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L21 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography info
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (8MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
28
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L21 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography highlights
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L21 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography info
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
38
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L21 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging details
21
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
30
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (218 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Nikon L21 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L21 and Panasonic ZS7
 Nikon Coolpix L21Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L21 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-03 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 8 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 38-136mm (3.6x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 169 grams (0.37 lb) 218 grams (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $180 $350