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Nikon L22 vs Panasonic SZ5

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic SZ5 Key Specs

Nikon L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2010
Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Announced July 2012
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Nikon L22 vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Nikon L22 vs Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L22 was revealed 3 years earlier than the SZ5 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the L22 scores vs the SZ5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Panasonic SZ5

 L22 SZ5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Nikon L22

 SZ5 L22 
AnnouncedJuly 2012February 2010Newer by 29 months

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Panasonic SZ5

 L22 SZ5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L22 enjoys external measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ5 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the L22 vs the SZ5.

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic SZ5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L22 and SZ5 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic SZ5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L22 and SZ5.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic SZ5 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged L22 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic SZ5 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic SZ5 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
good resolution (14 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography highlights
Panasonic SZ5 Street photography highlights
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (136 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
offers tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Travel photography camera
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than average (136g)
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Landscape photography camera
27
nice screen size (3 inches)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 Vlogging advice
Panasonic SZ5 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
32
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than average (136 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Nikon L22 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Panasonic SZ5
 Nikon Coolpix L22Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L22 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-03 2012-07-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183 grams (0.40 lbs) 136 grams (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $130 $195