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Nikon L820 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
72
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L820 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Nikon L820 vs Panasonic ZS70 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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon L810
  • Successor is Nikon L830
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS80
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Nikon L820 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon L820 versus Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L820 (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L820 was introduced 5 years earlier than the ZS70 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon L820 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the L820 grades vs the ZS70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Panasonic ZS70

 L820 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Nikon L820

 ZS70 L820 
LaunchedApril 2017January 2013Newer by 51 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L820 and Panasonic ZS70

 L820 ZS70 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size

Nikon L820 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L820 enjoys 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS70 has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the L820 and the ZS70.

Nikon L820 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the L820 and ZS70 is 72 and 87 respectively.

Nikon L820 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L820 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The pic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the L820 and ZS70.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS70 to offer extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged L820 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon L820 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Nikon L820 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L820 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L820
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS70
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Nikon L820 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Street photography camera
38
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average in class (470 grams)
76
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L820 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography information
36
long zoom range (23-675mm 29.3 x zoom)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
61
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
good battery life (380 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L820 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography details
56
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
great zoom (675mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (470 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
79
good battery life (380 CIPA)
provides touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L820 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography information
36
pretty wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
62
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L820 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging information
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pretty wide (23mm)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than average in class (470 grams)
74
rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no microphone support
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Nikon L820 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L820 and Panasonic ZS70
 Nikon Coolpix L820Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L820 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-29 2017-04-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-675mm (29.3x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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) 322g (0.71 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 76 x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $192 $450