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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Nikon L810 versus Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L810 was released 13 months later than the ZS10 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the L810 matches up versus the ZS10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Panasonic ZS10

 L810 ZS10 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2011More recent by 13 months
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Nikon L810

 ZS10 L810 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Panasonic ZS10

 L810 ZS10 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L810 comes with outer dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS10 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the L810 versus the ZS10.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L810 and ZS10 is 74 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The visual here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the L810 and ZS10.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon L810 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern L810 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography features
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megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS10 Street photography factors
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than average (219 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography highlights
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excellent zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
features tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (260 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Travel photography camera
60
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
great reach (585mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than average (219 grams)
provides focus via touch
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery pack (260 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS10 as a Landscape photography camera
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fairly wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery pack (260 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging advice
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fairly wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
34
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (219 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Panasonic ZS10
 Nikon Coolpix L810Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-01 2011-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-585mm (25.4x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.2 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.00 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430g (0.95 lbs) 219g (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 photos 260 photos
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $280 $350