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Nikon L22 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Nikon L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2010
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS8
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Nikon L22 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Nikon L22 vs Panasonic ZS7, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L22 was announced 17 months earlier than the ZS7 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the L22 grades versus the ZS7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Panasonic ZS7

 L22 ZS7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Nikon L22

 ZS7 L22 
RevealedJuly 2011February 2010More recent by 17 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Panasonic ZS7

 L22 ZS7 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L22 has got physical dimensions 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 ZS7 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the Nikon L22 vs Panasonic ZS7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the L22 vs the ZS7.

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L22 and ZS7 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L22 and ZS7.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you would want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older L22 will be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L22
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS7
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography advice
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L22
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS7
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
28
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography advice
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography factors
27
screen size is good (3")
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
38
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L22
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS7
22
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
30
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Nikon L22 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Panasonic ZS7
 Nikon Coolpix L22Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L22 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-03 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-134mm (3.6x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183 gr (0.40 pounds) 218 gr (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" 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 model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $130 $350