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Nikon P530 vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix P530 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon P530 vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs

Nikon P530
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 494g - 123 x 84 x 98mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon P520
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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
  • Renewed by Panasonic LZ30
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Nikon P530 vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon P530 and Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P530 (16MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P530 was brought out 19 months later than the LZ20 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the P530 grades vs the LZ20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Panasonic LZ20

 P530 LZ20 
LaunchedFebruary 2014July 2012More recent by 19 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Nikon P530

 LZ20 P530 

Common features in the Nikon P530 and Panasonic LZ20

 P530 LZ20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Nikon P530 vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon P530 enjoys external dimensions of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ20 has measurements of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P530 and Panasonic LZ20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the P530 versus the LZ20.

Nikon P530 vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P530 and LZ20 is 67 and 71 respectively.

Nikon P530 vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P530 vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the P530 and LZ20.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images however you should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher P530 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon P530 vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison

Nikon P530 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P530 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P530 Portrait photography features
Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography features
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has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P530 Street photography highlights
Panasonic LZ20 Street photography highlights
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (494g)
45
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P530 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography highlights
48
amazing zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (240 per charge)
no phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
great battery (380 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P530 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Travel photography camera
52
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (1000mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
heavier than competition (494g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
58
great battery (380 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (525mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (499g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P530 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Landscape photography camera
45
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery power (240 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
45
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
great battery (380 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P530 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Vlogging camera
27
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition (494 grams)
25
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (499 grams)
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Nikon P530 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P530 and Panasonic LZ20
 Nikon Coolpix P530Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P530 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-02-07 2012-07-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m 6.80 m
Flash options TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p) 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 494 gr (1.09 lb) 499 gr (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 images 380 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL5 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $280 $250