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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Announced February 2012
  • Newer Model is Nikon L820
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon L810 and Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the L810 (16MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the L810 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The L810 was launched 2 years later than the ZS1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the L810 grades vs the ZS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Panasonic ZS1

 L810 ZS1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012May 2009Fresher by 34 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Nikon L810

 ZS1 L810 

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Panasonic ZS1

 L810 ZS1 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L810 has got external dimensions 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 ZS1 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the L810 compared to the ZS1.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L810 and ZS1 is 74 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L810 and ZS1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The L810 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon L810 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger L810 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography advice
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
25
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L810
Street photography with Panasonic ZS1
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography highlights
44
amazing zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
max fps low (1.2 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Travel photography camera
60
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
long zoom (585mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography details
41
fairly wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Vlogging camera
27
fairly wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
31
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (229g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Panasonic ZS1
 Nikon Coolpix L810Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-01 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-585mm (25.4x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.2fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430 grams (0.95 pounds) 229 grams (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 images -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $280 $0