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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • New Model is Nikon L820
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Nikon L810 versus Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the L810 (16MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L810 was brought out 2 years later than the ZS3 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the L810 matches up against the ZS3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Panasonic ZS3

 L810 ZS3 
RevealedFebruary 2012May 2009More recent by 34 months
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Nikon L810

 ZS3 L810 

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Panasonic ZS3

 L810 ZS3 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L810 offers physical measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS3 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the L810 and the ZS3.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L810 and ZS3 is 74 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L810 and ZS3.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon L810 to show greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer L810 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography info
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decent MP (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Street photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (229 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography info
44
amazing zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
max frames per second low (1.2 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography highlights
60
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
long reach (585mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
63
lighter than average (229 grams)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography highlights
41
pretty wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L810
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS3
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pretty wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (229 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Panasonic ZS3
 Nikon Coolpix L810Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-01 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-585mm (25.4x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.2fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 AVCHD Lite
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 430g (0.95 lb) 229g (0.50 lb)
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 All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $280 $200