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Nikon L26 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
24
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs

Nikon L26
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
  • Released February 2012
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Nikon L26 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon L26 versus Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the L26 (16MP) and ZR1 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L26 was manufactured 2 years later than the ZR1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the L26 grades against the ZR1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Panasonic ZR1

 L26 ZR1 
LaunchedFebruary 2012July 2009Fresher by 31 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Nikon L26

 ZR1 L26 

Common features in the Nikon L26 and Panasonic ZR1

 L26 ZR1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L26 has exterior measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Nikon L26 versus Panasonic ZR1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the L26 vs the ZR1.

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L26 and ZR1 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the L26 and ZR1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon L26 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger L26 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L26 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography factors
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L26 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography highlights
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Sports photography camera
27
good MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L26
Travel photography with Panasonic ZR1
62
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
57
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L26 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Landscape photography camera
37
fairly wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery life (200 shots)
no Timelapse mode
32
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L26 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging details
28
fairly wide (26mm)
includes face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
28
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Nikon L26 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Panasonic ZR1
 Nikon Coolpix L26Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L26 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also called - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-01 2009-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine V
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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
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
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 164 gr (0.36 pounds) 158 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 life 200 images -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $70 $280