Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS10
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L810 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon L810 Gallery & Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Panasonic ZS10
L810 | ZS10 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 13 months |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Nikon L810
ZS10 | L810 | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L810 and Panasonic ZS10
L810 | ZS10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Nikon L810 versus Panasonic ZS10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L810 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | |
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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 |