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Nikon L26 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
93 Imaging
38 Features
24 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L26 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
37 Overall
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Nikon L26 vs Panasonic ZS15 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Launched June 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS20
Photography Glossary

Nikon L26 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon L26 and Panasonic ZS15, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the L26 (16MP) and ZS15 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L26 was announced 4 months before the ZS15 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the L26 scores versus the ZS15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Panasonic ZS15

          

          

            
 L26 ZS15 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Nikon L26

          

          

            
 ZS15 L26 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Nikon L26 and Panasonic ZS15

          

          

            
 L26 ZS15 
LaunchedFebruary 2012June 2012Same generation
Manually focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch screen  No Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Nikon L26 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L26 comes with outer dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS15 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon L26 and Panasonic ZS15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the L26 against the ZS15.
Nikon L26 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the L26 and ZS15 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Nikon L26 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Nikon L26 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The picture below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the L26 and ZS15.
To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon L26 to show greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively.

            Nikon L26 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Nikon L26 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Nikon L26 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Nikon L26 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography info
34
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
21
 manual focus not available
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Nikon L26
Street photography with Panasonic ZS15
47
 screen does not articulate
 does not have image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (208g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Nikon L26 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography advice
27
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect AF
36
 excellent zoom range (24-384mm  16.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking autofocus
 slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 low battery power (260 per charge)
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Nikon L26 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography advice
61
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (26mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
61
 lighter than average (208g)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great reach (384mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 low battery power (260 CIPA)
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Nikon L26 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZS15 as a Landscape photography camera
37
 really wide (26mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 no manual control
 does not have image stabilization
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 not so great battery pack (200 shots)
 no Timelapse recording
36
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 low battery power (260 per charge)
 does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Nikon L26
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS15
28
 really wide (26mm)
 has face detect focusing
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no microphone port
33
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than average (208 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have external mic port
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Nikon L26 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L26 and Panasonic ZS15
 Nikon Coolpix L26Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L26 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ25
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-01 2012-06-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
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) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance - 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 164 gr (0.36 lbs) 208 gr (0.46 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 shots 260 shots
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $70 $279