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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Successor is Nikon L820
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Also Known as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon L810 and Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L810 was brought out 7 years earlier than the ZS80 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the L810 scores against the ZS80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Panasonic ZS80

 L810 ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Nikon L810

 ZS80 L810 
RevealedFebruary 2018February 2012Fresher by 73 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Panasonic ZS80

 L810 ZS80 
Display size3"3"Same display size

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon L810 has got physical dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS80 has sizing of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the L810 against the ZS80.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L810 and ZS80 is 74 and 86 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L810 and ZS80.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to give you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older L810 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography factors
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decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Street photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
75
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus via touch
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L810
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS80
44
excellent zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
61
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
supports tracking focus
good battery life (380 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography info
60
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
long zoom (585mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
79
good battery life (380 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L810
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS80
41
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
62
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging highlights
27
reasonably wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
73
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of mic jack
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Panasonic ZS80
 Nikon Coolpix L810Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L810 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Also referred to as - Lumix DC-TZ95
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-01 2018-02-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-585mm (25.4x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 921k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.2 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 430g (0.95 lb) 327g (0.72 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
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 300 photographs 380 photographs
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Retail price $280 $448