Nikon L810 vs Panasonic S1

Following is a in depth overview of the Nikon L810 and Panasonic S1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the L810 (16MP) and S1 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L810 was announced 14 months after the S1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the L810 matches up against the S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L810 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L810 Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L810 offers outside measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L810 and Panasonic S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the L810 against the S1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the L810 and S1 is 74 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the L810 and S1.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon L810 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger L810 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.