Nikon L810 vs Panasonic S2

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon L810 versus Panasonic S2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the S2 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L810 was released around the same time to the S2 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the L810 matches up versus the S2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L810 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L810 Gallery and Panasonic S2 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L810 has got external dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Panasonic S2 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L810 versus Panasonic S2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the L810 versus the S2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L810 and S2 is 74 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the L810 and S2.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon L810 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively.