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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS7 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 ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS8
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Nikon L810 versus Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the L810 (16MP) and ZS7 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L810 was manufactured 7 months later than the ZS7 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the L810 scores against the ZS7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Panasonic ZS7

 L810 ZS7 
LaunchedFebruary 2012July 2011More recent by 7 months
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Nikon L810

 ZS7 L810 

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Panasonic ZS7

 L810 ZS7 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L810 offers external measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS7 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L810 versus Panasonic ZS7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the L810 vs the ZS7.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L810 and ZS7 is 74 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L810 and ZS7.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon L810 to show extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger L810 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography advice
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good MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography information
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography info
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long zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L810
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS7
60
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
great reach (585mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than competition (218 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Landscape photography camera
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quite wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
38
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
30
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (218 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Panasonic ZS7
 Nikon Coolpix L810Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-01 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-585mm (25.4x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.2 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 AVCHD Lite
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 430g (0.95 lb) 218g (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures -
Battery form AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $280 $350