Nikon L810 vs Panasonic SZ10

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon L810 and Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L810 was revealed 3 years earlier than the SZ10 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the L810 grades against the SZ10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L810 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The full galleries are available at Nikon L810 Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L810 provides outside measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ10 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L810 and Panasonic SZ10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the L810 vs the SZ10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L810 and SZ10 is 74 and 93 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L810 and SZ10.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos although you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older L810 will be behind in sensor innovation.