Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS15

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon L810 versus Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the L810 (16MP) and ZS15 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L810 was revealed 4 months earlier than the ZS15 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the L810 scores vs the ZS15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L810 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The full galleries are provided at Nikon L810 Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L810 enjoys physical dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS15 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check the Nikon L810 versus Panasonic ZS15 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the L810 versus the ZS15.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the L810 and ZS15 is 74 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The image underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L810 and ZS15.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon L810 to provide extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.