Nikon L610 vs Panasonic ZS20

Below is a extensive overview of the Nikon L610 vs Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L610 was brought out 4 months later than the ZS20 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the L610 matches up vs the ZS20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L610 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L610 Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L610 has external dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS20 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the L610 compared to the ZS20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L610 and ZS20 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L610 and ZS20.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon L610 to give you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively.