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Nikon L26 vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic SZ1 Key Specs

Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Announced February 2012
Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Nikon L26 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon L26 vs Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L26 was launched at a similar time to the SZ1 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the L26 scores against the SZ1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Panasonic SZ1

 L26 SZ1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Nikon L26

 SZ1 L26 

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Panasonic SZ1

 L26 SZ1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon L26 has outer dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the L26 and the SZ1.

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L26 and SZ1 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The picture below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L26 and SZ1.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files though you will need to take the age of the products into consideration.

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L26
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ1
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MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L26 Street photography info
Panasonic SZ1 Street photography info
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (131 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L26
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ1
27
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L26 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic SZ1 Travel photography highlights
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MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
70
lighter than competition (131 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L26 Landscape photography info
Panasonic SZ1 Landscape photography info
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relatively wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
no Timelapse recording
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L26
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ1
28
relatively wide (26mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
32
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition (131 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Nikon L26 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Panasonic SZ1
 Nikon Coolpix L26Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L26 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-01 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 164g (0.36 lb) 131g (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life 200 photographs 250 photographs
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $70 $179