Nikon L820 vs Panasonic FZ150

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon L820 and Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the L820 (16MP) and FZ150 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L820 was announced 10 months later than the FZ150 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the L820 matches up against the FZ150 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L820 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon L820 Gallery & Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L820 has exterior dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ150 has proportions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the L820 against the FZ150.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the L820 and FZ150 is 72 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L820 and FZ150.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon L820 to offer more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent L820 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.