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Nikon L22 vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic SZ1 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
  • Introduced February 2010
Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Nikon L22 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon L22 and Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the L22 (12MP) and SZ1 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L22 was unveiled 23 months earlier than the SZ1 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the L22 grades against the SZ1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Panasonic SZ1

 L22 SZ1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Nikon L22

 SZ1 L22 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2010Newer by 23 months

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Panasonic SZ1

 L22 SZ1 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L22 provides external measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the L22 versus the SZ1.

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L22 and SZ1 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the L22 and SZ1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ1 to deliver more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged L22 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 Portrait photography information
Panasonic SZ1 Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Street photography camera
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (131g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography features
Panasonic SZ1 Sports photography features
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than competition (131g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic SZ1 Landscape photography highlights
27
screen is a good size (3")
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 Vlogging advice
Panasonic SZ1 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic socket
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than competition (131 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Nikon L22 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Panasonic SZ1
 Nikon Coolpix L22Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L22 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-03 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183g (0.40 lb) 131g (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 life - 250 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $130 $179