Nikon L22 vs Panasonic ZS45

Here is a thorough assessment of the Nikon L22 and Panasonic ZS45, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the L22 (12MP) and ZS45 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L22 was brought out 5 years before the ZS45 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the L22 scores vs the ZS45 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L22 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L22 Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L22 provides physical measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS45 has sizing of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L22 and Panasonic ZS45 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the L22 versus the ZS45.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L22 and ZS45 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the L22 and ZS45.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS45 to produce greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older L22 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.