Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS5

Here is a thorough review of the Nikon L810 and Panasonic ZS5, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the L810 (16MP) and ZS5 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L810 was released 20 months later than the ZS5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the L810 scores versus the ZS5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L810 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The complete galleries are available at Nikon L810 Gallery and Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L810 has got exterior dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS5 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L810 and Panasonic ZS5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the L810 vs the ZS5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L810 and ZS5 is 74 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The visual here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L810 and ZS5.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon L810 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer L810 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.