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Nikon L22 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic TS3 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
  • Released February 2010
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS2
  • Updated by Panasonic TS4
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Nikon L22 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon L22 versus Panasonic TS3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L22 was launched 18 months earlier than the TS3 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the L22 grades vs the TS3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Panasonic TS3

 L22 TS3 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Nikon L22

 TS3 L22 
RevealedAugust 2011February 2010Newer by 18 months

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Panasonic TS3

 L22 TS3 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L22 has outer dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Panasonic TS3 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Nikon L22 versus Panasonic TS3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the L22 versus the TS3.

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L22 and TS3 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L22 and TS3.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of files though you will need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged L22 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography features
Panasonic TS3 Street photography features
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS3 Sports photography highlights
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (310 CIPA)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L22
Travel photography with Panasonic TS3
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
63
better than average battery pack (310 CIPA)
weather proofing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L22
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS3
27
screen is a decent size (3")
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
38
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (310 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L22
Vlogging with Panasonic TS3
22
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
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Nikon L22 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Panasonic TS3
 Nikon Coolpix L22Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L22 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2010-02-03 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183 grams (0.40 lbs) 197 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 310 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $130 $380