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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS45 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
  • Released February 2012
  • Later Model is Nikon L820
Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS40
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS50
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L810 was revealed 3 years earlier than the ZS45 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the L810 scores against the ZS45 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Panasonic ZS45

 L810 ZS45 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Nikon L810

 ZS45 L810 
ReleasedJanuary 2015February 2012More recent by 35 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Panasonic ZS45

 L810 ZS45 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L810 comes with external dimensions 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 ZS45 has proportions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

See the Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS45 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the L810 vs the ZS45.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the L810 and ZS45 is 74 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The visual underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L810 and ZS45.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you will need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older L810 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
37
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS45 Street photography details
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (249 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography highlights
44
long zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
slow fps (1.2 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
55
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
good battery (350 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L810
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS45
60
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long reach (585mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
good battery (350 shots)
lighter than competition in class (249g)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Landscape photography camera
41
reasonably wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
47
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
good battery (350 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging info
27
reasonably wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
34
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (249 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no external mic support
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Panasonic ZS45
 Nikon Coolpix L810Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ57
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-01 2015-01-06
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 6.08 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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 921k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.2 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430 grams (0.95 lb) 249 grams (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 350 images
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 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 One One
Retail price $280 $300