Nikon L22 vs Panasonic ZS25

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon L22 and Panasonic ZS25, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the L22 (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L22 was unveiled 3 years prior to the ZS25 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the L22 scores against the ZS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L22 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25. The full galleries are provided at Nikon L22 Gallery & Panasonic ZS25 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L22 has physical measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the L22 vs the ZS25.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L22 and ZS25 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the L22 and ZS25.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS25 to render greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged L22 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.