Nikon L26 vs Panasonic ZS45

Let's look more closely at the Nikon L26 vs Panasonic ZS45, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L26 (16MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L26 was announced 3 years before the ZS45 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the L26 grades vs the ZS45 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L26 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L26 Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L26 provides external dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS45 has proportions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Nikon L26 vs Panasonic ZS45 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the L26 compared to the ZS45.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the L26 and ZS45 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The visual below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L26 and ZS45.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older L26 is going to be behind in sensor tech.