Nikon S810c vs Panasonic LZ30

Below is a extensive assessment of the Nikon S810c vs Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S810c was announced 16 months later than the LZ30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S810c being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S810c grades versus the LZ30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S810c & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S810c Gallery & Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S810c comes with exterior measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ30 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the S810c and the LZ30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S810c and LZ30 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The visual here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S810c and LZ30.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you should take the age of the cameras into account. The more modern S810c should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.