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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic TS20 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
  • Released February 2012
  • Newer Model is Nikon L820
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Nikon L810 vs Panasonic TS20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L810 was manufactured within a month of the TS20 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the L810 matches up vs the TS20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Panasonic TS20

 L810 TS20 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Nikon L810

 TS20 L810 

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Panasonic TS20

 L810 TS20 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2012Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon L810 has outside dimensions 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 TS20 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L810 vs Panasonic TS20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the L810 versus the TS20.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L810 and TS20 is 74 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The graphic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L810 and TS20.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L810
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS20
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MP count good (16MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L810
Street photography with Panasonic TS20
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than average in class (142 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography factors
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
great zoom (585mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than average in class (142g)
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography details
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fairly wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L810
Vlogging with Panasonic TS20
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fairly wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
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rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (142g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Panasonic TS20
 Nikon Coolpix L810Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2012-02-01 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-585mm (25.4x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.2 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430g (0.95 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 shots 250 shots
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $280 $179