Nikon L22 vs Panasonic TS2

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon L22 versus Panasonic TS2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L22 was revealed very close to the TS2 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the L22 scores against the TS2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L22 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The full galleries are provided at Nikon L22 Gallery and Panasonic TS2 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L22 offers physical dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Panasonic TS2 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check the Nikon L22 versus Panasonic TS2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the L22 and the TS2.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the L22 and TS2 is 93 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L22 and TS2.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS2 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively.