Nikon L610 vs Panasonic DMC-ZS20 camera?

[Sossity]

I have been looking at these 2 cameras, the Panasonic DMC-ZS 20 & the new Nikon l610.

There does not seem to be much info on the Nikon l610, there is a bit more on the Panasonic camera.

I like how the Nikon l610 runs on AA batteries. On the other hand, I like this line of Panasonic cameras as they are made of metal body, & not cheap plastic, durability is important. I also read that Panasonic began the travel zoom camera category.

which would be a better camera?

[JMP]

I think the Panasonic DMC-ZS 20 is better.

Did you ever choose and buy one, or are you still looking?

-JMP

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