Nikon L820 vs Panasonic SZ10

Below, we are evaluating the Nikon L820 versus Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L820 (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L820 was revealed 23 months earlier than the SZ10 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon L820 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the L820 matches up against the SZ10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L820 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The full galleries are provided at Nikon L820 Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Nikon L820 comes with outer measurements 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 SZ10 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the L820 versus the SZ10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the L820 and SZ10 is 72 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L820 and SZ10.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The older L820 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.