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Nikon L820 vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
72
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix L820 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon L820 vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs

Nikon L820
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-675mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 470g - 111 x 76 x 85mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon L810
  • Successor is Nikon L830
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Replacement is Panasonic LZ30
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Nikon L820 vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon L820 vs Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L820 (16MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L820 was manufactured 7 months after the LZ20 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the L820 scores against the LZ20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Panasonic LZ20

 L820 LZ20 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2012More modern by 7 months
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Nikon L820

 LZ20 L820 

Common features in the Nikon L820 and Panasonic LZ20

 L820 LZ20 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Nikon L820 vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L820 features exterior dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ20 has specifications of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the L820 against the LZ20.

Nikon L820 vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L820 and LZ20 is 72 and 71 respectively.

Nikon L820 vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L820 vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the L820 and LZ20.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images however you need to take the age of the cameras into account. The more modern L820 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L820 vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison

Nikon L820 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L820 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L820 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Portrait photography camera
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L820
Street photography with Panasonic LZ20
38
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (470g)
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L820 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Sports photography camera
36
great zoom range (23-675mm 29.3 x zoom)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
47
excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L820 Travel photography info
Panasonic LZ20 Travel photography info
56
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
great reach (675mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (470g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
58
great battery pack (380 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (499 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L820
Landscape photography with Panasonic LZ20
36
pretty wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
45
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
great battery pack (380 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L820
Vlogging with Panasonic LZ20
24
pretty wide (23mm)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition (470g)
25
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
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Nikon L820 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L820 and Panasonic LZ20
 Nikon Coolpix L820Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L820 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-29 2012-07-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-675mm (29.3x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 470g (1.04 lbs) 499g (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 76 x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 320 photos 380 photos
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $192 $250