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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS25 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
  • Launched February 2012
  • Successor is Nikon L820
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS30
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L810 was manufactured 11 months before the ZS25 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the L810 scores against the ZS25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Panasonic ZS25

 L810 ZS25 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Nikon L810

 ZS25 L810 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Panasonic ZS25

 L810 ZS25 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the L810 and the ZS25.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the L810 and ZS25 is 74 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L810 and ZS25.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of files however you have to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged L810 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS25 as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
31
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography factors
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (193g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L810
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS25
44
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 (16 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.2 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (260 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Travel photography details
60
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
very long reach (585mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
includes focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery (260 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography details
41
decently wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery (260 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L810
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS25
27
decently wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (193g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Panasonic ZS25
 Nikon Coolpix L810Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-01 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-585mm (25.4x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.2fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430g (0.95 lb) 193g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 260 images
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $280 $300