Nikon L810 vs Panasonic ZS8

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon L810 and Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L810 was revealed 7 months after the ZS8 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the L810 grades against the ZS8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L810 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The full galleries are provided at Nikon L810 Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L810 provides 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 ZS8 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the L810 versus the ZS8.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L810 and ZS8 is 74 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The picture here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L810 and ZS8.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon L810 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The newer L810 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.