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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS60 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
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Renewed by Nikon L820
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS50
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS70
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L810 was revealed 4 years earlier than the ZS60 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the L810 scores vs the ZS60 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Panasonic ZS60

 L810 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Nikon L810

 ZS60 L810 
IntroducedJanuary 2016February 2012Newer by 47 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Panasonic ZS60

 L810 ZS60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L810 enjoys external measurements 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 ZS60 has dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the L810 against the ZS60.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L810 and ZS60 is 74 and 88 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The pic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L810 and ZS60.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS60 to give you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged L810 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography details
34
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
53
focusing manually
MP count good (18MP)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS60 as a Street photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
71
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
supports touch focus
lighter than others in class (282 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography advice
44
incredible zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.2 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography advice
60
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
very long reach (585mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
74
lighter than others in class (282 grams)
supports touch focus
MP count good (18MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L810
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS60
41
pretty wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
59
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L810
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS60
27
pretty wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than others in class (282g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Panasonic ZS60
 Nikon Coolpix L810Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-01 2016-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing 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 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-585mm (25.4x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.2 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430 gr (0.95 lbs) 282 gr (0.62 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 109
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 320 pictures
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $280 $248