Nikon L22 vs Panasonic ZS60

Following is a in depth review of the Nikon L22 and Panasonic ZS60, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the L22 (12MP) and ZS60 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L22 was brought out 7 years earlier than the ZS60 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the L22 matches up against the ZS60 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L22 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L22 Gallery & Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon L22 comes with exterior dimensions 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 ZS60 has specifications of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the L22 versus the ZS60.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the L22 and ZS60 is 93 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L22 and ZS60.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS60 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged L22 will be behind in sensor innovation.