Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS35

The following is a detailed assessment of the Nikon L810 and Panasonic ZS35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L810 was released 23 months earlier than the ZS35 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the L810 grades versus the ZS35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L810 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L810 Gallery and Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L810 features external measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS35 has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L810 and Panasonic ZS35 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the L810 vs the ZS35.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the L810 and ZS35 is 74 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L810 and ZS35.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images though you would want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged L810 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.