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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic GX7

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
38
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • New Model is Nikon L820
Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Superseded the Panasonic GX1
  • New Model is Panasonic GX8
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic GX7 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon L810 versus Panasonic GX7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is relatively close but the L810 (1/2.3") and GX7 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor size.

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The L810 was revealed 21 months earlier than the GX7 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon L810 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the L810 grades versus the GX7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Panasonic GX7

 L810 GX7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Nikon L810

 GX7 L810 
RevealedNovember 2013February 2012Newer by 21 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Panasonic GX7

 L810 GX7 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L810 features exterior dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Panasonic GX7 has measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the L810 compared to the GX7.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic GX7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the L810 and GX7 is 74 and 81 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic GX7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L810 and GX7.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The L810 offers the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow DOF more difficult. The more aged L810 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic GX7 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GX7 Portrait photography info
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/320s)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 Street photography advice
Panasonic GX7 Street photography advice
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L810
Sports photography with Panasonic GX7
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excellent zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.2 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
not so great battery pack (350 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography features
Panasonic GX7 Travel photography features
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
great reach (585mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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includes touch to focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
not so great battery pack (350 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 Landscape photography info
Panasonic GX7 Landscape photography info
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quite wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
not so great battery pack (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging advice
Panasonic GX7 Vlogging advice
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quite wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Panasonic GX7
 Nikon Coolpix L810Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-02-01 2013-11-07
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 23-585mm (25.4x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,765 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.2 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/320 secs
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 430 grams (0.95 lbs) 402 grams (0.89 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 718
Other
Battery life 300 images 350 images
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $280 $1,000