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Nikon S810c vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Launched April 2014
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Nikon S810c vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Nikon S810c vs Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S810c was launched 4 years earlier than the ZS80 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the S810c matches up vs the ZS80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Panasonic ZS80

 S810c ZS80 
Screen sizing3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k1040kClearer screen (+189k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Nikon S810c

 ZS80 S810c 
IntroducedFebruary 2018April 2014Fresher by 47 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Panasonic ZS80

 S810c ZS80 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S810c comes with exterior dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS80 has specifications of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S810c vs Panasonic ZS80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S810c compared to the ZS80.

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S810c and ZS80 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S810c and ZS80.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS80 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older S810c is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S810c Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography info
35
decent MP (16MP)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S810c Street photography info
Panasonic ZS80 Street photography info
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition (216 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
75
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S810c
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS80
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (270 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
61
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 per charge)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S810c
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS80
68
lighter than competition (216g)
includes focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (270 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
79
good battery pack (380 per charge)
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S810c Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography factors
41
really wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.7")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery life (270 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
62
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Vlogging camera
35
really wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (216g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
73
pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no external microphone jack
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Nikon S810c vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Panasonic ZS80
 Nikon Coolpix S810cPanasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S810c Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Also Known as - Lumix DC-TZ95
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-04-10 2018-02-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 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 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,229k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 grams (0.48 lbs) 327 grams (0.72 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
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 270 pictures 380 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL23 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $350 $448