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Nikon L22 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

Nikon L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2010
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Nikon L22 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Nikon L22 vs Panasonic ZS10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L22 was announced 11 months earlier than the ZS10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the L22 grades versus the ZS10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Panasonic ZS10

 L22 ZS10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Nikon L22

 ZS10 L22 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2010Fresher by 11 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Panasonic ZS10

 L22 ZS10 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L22 offers external measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS10 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the L22 and the ZS10.

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the L22 and ZS10 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the L22 and ZS10.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS10 to offer greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older L22 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS10 Street photography factors
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (219g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (260 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography advice
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than competitors in class (219 grams)
has focus by touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Landscape photography camera
27
nice screen size (3 inches)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery (260 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
34
rather wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (219 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
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Nikon L22 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Panasonic ZS10
 Nikon Coolpix L22Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L22 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-03 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183g (0.40 lb) 219g (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 - 260 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $130 $350