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Nikon L22 vs Panasonic G10

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 front
Portability
72
Imaging
48
Features
47
Overall
47

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic G10 Key Specs

Nikon L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Released February 2010
Panasonic G10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
  • Introduced August 2010
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Nikon L22 vs Panasonic G10 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Nikon L22 versus Panasonic G10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the G10 (12MP) is fairly close but the L22 (1/2.3") and G10 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The L22 was announced 6 months prior to the G10 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon L22 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the L22 matches up against the G10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Panasonic G10

 L22 G10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Nikon L22

 G10 L22 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Panasonic G10

 L22 G10 
IntroducedFebruary 2010August 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic G10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon L22 has got exterior dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G10 has sizing of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the L22 compared to the G10.

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic G10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L22 and G10 is 93 and 72 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic G10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic G10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the L22 and G10.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical MP but not the same sensor measurements. The L22 has got the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field more challenging.

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic G10 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic G10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic G10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 Portrait photography info
Panasonic G10 Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography factors
Panasonic G10 Street photography factors
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
59
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L22
Sports photography with Panasonic G10
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 Travel photography information
Panasonic G10 Travel photography information
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
54
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G10 as a Landscape photography camera
27
screen size is good (3 inches)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
59
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G10 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic socket
23
offers face detect focusing
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Nikon L22 vs Panasonic G10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Panasonic G10
 Nikon Coolpix L22Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L22 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-02-03 2010-08-09
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.52x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 11.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183g (0.40 lb) 388g (0.86 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 52
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 411
Other
Battery life - 380 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Launch cost $130 $550