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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
74 Imaging
39 Features
38 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92 Imaging
42 Features
48 Overall
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Replacement is Nikon L820
Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS25
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS35
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Nikon L810 versus Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L810 was revealed 11 months earlier than the ZS30 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the L810 matches up against the ZS30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Panasonic ZS30

          

          

            
 L810 ZS30 
Display resolution921k920kSharper display (+1k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Nikon L810

          

          

            
 ZS30 L810 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 11 months
Touch display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Nikon L810 and Panasonic ZS30

          

          

            
 L810 ZS30 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L810 features outer measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS30 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon L810 versus Panasonic ZS30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the L810 against the ZS30.
Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L810 and ZS30 is 74 and 92 respectively.
Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Normally, its tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the L810 and ZS30.
To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS30 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older L810 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

            Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon L810
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS30
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 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 includes face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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 decent megapixels (18MP)
 lack of manual focus
 no external flash support
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Nikon L810
Street photography with Panasonic ZS30
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
66
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports focus by touch
 lighter than competition (198 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Nikon L810
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS30
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 long zoom range (23-585mm  25.4 x zoom)
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 max fps low (1.2 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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 long zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Nikon L810 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography highlights
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 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (23mm)
 very long zoom (585mm)
 no Timelapse mode
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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 lighter than competition (198 grams)
 supports focus by touch
 decent megapixels (18MP)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great reach (480mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 terrible battery power (260 shots)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon L810 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography information
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 rather wide (23mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 no manual exposure
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 no Timelapse mode
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 reasonably wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Nikon L810
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS30
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 rather wide (23mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect autofocus
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no microphone socket
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 reasonably wide (24mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition (198g)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of external mic support
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Panasonic ZS30
 Nikon Coolpix L810Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ40
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-01 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-585mm (25.4x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.2 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance - 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 430 grams (0.95 lbs) 198 grams (0.44 lbs)
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 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 260 pictures
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $280 $250