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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS70 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
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Refreshed by Nikon L820
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS60
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS80
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L810 was introduced 6 years before the ZS70 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the L810 scores against the ZS70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Panasonic ZS70

 L810 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Nikon L810

 ZS70 L810 
LaunchedApril 2017February 2012Newer by 63 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Panasonic ZS70

 L810 ZS70 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L810 offers outside dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS70 has sizing of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the L810 compared to the ZS70.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L810 and ZS70 is 74 and 87 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L810 and ZS70.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS70 to render extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged L810 will be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography details
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
54
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L810
Street photography with Panasonic ZS70
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
76
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography advice
44
amazing zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
61
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
great battery pack (380 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L810
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS70
60
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
very long reach (585mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
79
great battery pack (380 per charge)
provides touch focus
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L810
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS70
41
really wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
62
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (380 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging information
27
really wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
74
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of external mic socket
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Panasonic ZS70
 Nikon Coolpix L810Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-01 2017-04-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-585mm (25.4x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 921k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.2 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 lbs) 322 grams (0.71 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 photographs 380 photographs
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $280 $450