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Nikon L22 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic ZS5 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
  • Launched February 2010
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Nikon L22 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Nikon L22 versus Panasonic ZS5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L22 was unveiled 4 months earlier than the ZS5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the L22 scores vs the ZS5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Panasonic ZS5

 L22 ZS5 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Nikon L22

 ZS5 L22 

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Panasonic ZS5

 L22 ZS5 
IntroducedFebruary 2010June 2010Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L22 has external measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS5 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the L22 vs the ZS5.

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L22 and ZS5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the L22 and ZS5.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos although you need to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography features
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (214g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography advice
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than competitors in class (214 grams)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography features
27
decent sized screen (3 inches)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
31
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (214 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Nikon L22 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Panasonic ZS5
 Nikon Coolpix L22Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L22 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-03 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 Venus Engine HD II
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
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
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 pounds) 214 gr (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $130 $300