Nikon L22 vs Panasonic ZS10
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Nikon L22 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic ZS10 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L22 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon L22 Gallery & Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Panasonic ZS10
L22 | ZS10 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Nikon L22
ZS10 | L22 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 11 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L22 and Panasonic ZS10
L22 | ZS10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Nikon L22 vs Panasonic ZS10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L22 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L22 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | |
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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 |