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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Successor is Nikon L820
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT30
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Nikon L810 and Panasonic TS30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L810 was released 3 years earlier than the TS30 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the L810 matches up vs the TS30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Panasonic TS30

 L810 TS30 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Nikon L810

 TS30 L810 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2012Fresher by 35 months

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Panasonic TS30

 L810 TS30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Nikon L810 provides exterior measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Panasonic TS30 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Nikon L810 and Panasonic TS30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the L810 vs the TS30.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L810 and TS30 is 74 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the L810 and TS30.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you have to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older L810 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography advice
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good MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS30 Street photography advice
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than average (142g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L810
Sports photography with Panasonic TS30
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long zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.2 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
low frames per second (1.3 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography highlights
60
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
great zoom (585mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
74
lighter than average (142 grams)
environment proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography information
41
relatively wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
44
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging info
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relatively wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
33
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than average (142g)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Panasonic TS30
 Nikon Coolpix L810Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Other name - Lumix DMC-FT30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2012-02-01 2015-01-06
Body design 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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount 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 distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 1.2fps 1.3fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430 grams (0.95 lbs) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 250 photographs
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $280 $180