Nikon L820 vs Panasonic ZS45

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon L820 versus Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L820 (16MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L820 was revealed 23 months before the ZS45 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L820 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the L820 matches up against the ZS45 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L820 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L820 Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L820 has got outer dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS45 has sizing of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L820 versus Panasonic ZS45 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the L820 against the ZS45.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L820 and ZS45 is 72 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L820 and ZS45.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you will want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older L820 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.