Nikon L22 vs Panasonic XS1

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon L22 and Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the L22 (12MP) and XS1 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L22 was announced 3 years before the XS1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the L22 grades vs the XS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L22 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon L22 Gallery and Panasonic XS1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L22 offers external 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 XS1 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the L22 versus the XS1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the L22 and XS1 is 93 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L22 and XS1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic XS1 to give you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older L22 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.