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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic XS1 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
  • Later Model is Nikon L820
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Released January 2013
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Nikon L810 versus Panasonic XS1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L810 was manufactured 11 months prior to the XS1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the L810 matches up vs the XS1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Panasonic XS1

 L810 XS1 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Nikon L810

 XS1 L810 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2012Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Panasonic XS1

 L810 XS1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L810 has outer 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 XS1 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the L810 versus the XS1.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the L810 and XS1 is 74 and 97 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L810 and XS1.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you would want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older L810 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography advice
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (103 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography highlights
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amazing zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.2 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography factors
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography factors
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MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
great reach (585mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than average (103g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L810
Landscape photography with Panasonic XS1
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relatively wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging information
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging information
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relatively wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (103 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Panasonic XS1
 Nikon Coolpix L810Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-01 2013-01-07
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-585mm (25.4x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.2 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 430g (0.95 pounds) 103g (0.23 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images 260 images
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $280 $130