Nikon L810 vs Panasonic LZ20

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon L810 and Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L810 was manufactured 5 months prior to the LZ20 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon L810 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the L810 matches up vs the LZ20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L810 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L810 Gallery & Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L810 enjoys exterior dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ20 has proportions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the L810 against the LZ20.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the L810 and LZ20 is 74 and 71 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L810 and LZ20.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of photos however you really should take the age of the products into consideration.