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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Replacement is Nikon L820
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS40
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Panasonic ZS35

 L810 ZS35 
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Nikon L810

 ZS35 L810 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2012Newer by 23 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Panasonic ZS35

 L810 ZS35 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

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

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography info
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good resolution (16MP)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography features
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography details
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excellent zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.2 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography factors
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good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
long reach (585mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than competitors (305g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography advice
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quite wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L810
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS35
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quite wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (305g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Panasonic ZS35
 Nikon Coolpix L810Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-01 2014-01-06
Physical type 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 21
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-585mm (25.4x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.2 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430 gr (0.95 lb) 305 gr (0.67 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $280 $300