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Nikon L22 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic ZR1 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
  • Launched February 2010
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Nikon L22 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon L22 versus Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The L22 was introduced 7 months later than the ZR1 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the L22 scores vs the ZR1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Panasonic ZR1

 L22 ZR1 
IntroducedFebruary 2010July 2009Fresher by 7 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Nikon L22

 ZR1 L22 

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Panasonic ZR1

 L22 ZR1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Nikon L22 provides external dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L22 versus Panasonic ZR1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the L22 vs the ZR1.

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L22 and ZR1 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L22 and ZR1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images but you will want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent L22 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography factors
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
20
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography advice
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography info
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L22
Travel photography with Panasonic ZR1
50
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L22
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZR1
27
screen size is good (3 inch)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
32
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
28
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Nikon L22 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Panasonic ZR1
 Nikon Coolpix L22Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L22 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also called - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-03 2009-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 Venus Engine V
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 183 gr (0.40 lb) 158 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $130 $280