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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic LZ30

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic LZ30 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
  • Announced February 2012
  • New Model is Nikon L820
Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 552g - 124 x 84 x 92mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Old Model is Panasonic LZ20
  • Replacement is Panasonic LZ40
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Nikon L810 versus Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L810 was released 11 months earlier than the LZ30 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon L810 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the L810 grades versus the LZ30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Panasonic LZ30

 L810 LZ30 
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Nikon L810

 LZ30 L810 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Panasonic LZ30

 L810 LZ30 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L810 provides outside measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ30 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the L810 against the LZ30.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic LZ30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the L810 and LZ30 is 74 and 66 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic LZ30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L810 and LZ30.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you should really consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged L810 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic LZ30 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 Portrait photography details
Panasonic LZ30 Portrait photography details
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
32
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L810
Street photography with Panasonic LZ30
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (552g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L810
Sports photography with Panasonic LZ30
44
incredible zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.2 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
good battery power (380 per charge)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography information
Panasonic LZ30 Travel photography information
60
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
long zoom (585mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
56
good battery power (380 per charge)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (875mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (552 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 Landscape photography info
Panasonic LZ30 Landscape photography info
41
pretty wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
45
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery power (380 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L810
Vlogging with Panasonic LZ30
27
pretty wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
22
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
heavier than competition (552 grams)
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Panasonic LZ30
 Nikon Coolpix L810Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-01 2013-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-585mm (25.4x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.2 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 430g (0.95 pounds) 552g (1.22 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6")
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 300 pictures 380 pictures
Battery format AA AA
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 0r 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $280 $230