Nikon L22 vs Panasonic SZ3

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon L22 and Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the L22 (12MP) and SZ3 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L22 was announced 3 years earlier than the SZ3 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the L22 grades versus the SZ3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L22 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon L22 Gallery & Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon L22 has got outside dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ3 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the L22 versus the SZ3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L22 and SZ3 is 93 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The pic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L22 and SZ3.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic SZ3 to offer you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged L22 is going to be behind in sensor tech.