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Nikon S810c vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic SZ1 Key Specs

Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Released April 2014
Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2012
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Nikon S810c vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon S810c vs Panasonic SZ1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S810c was manufactured 2 years after the SZ1 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S810c scores vs the SZ1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Panasonic SZ1

 S810c SZ1 
ReleasedApril 2014January 2012Newer by 28 months
Screen dimension3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Nikon S810c

 SZ1 S810c 

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Panasonic SZ1

 S810c SZ1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S810c has outside 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 SZ1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the S810c vs the SZ1.

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S810c and SZ1 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S810c and SZ1.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos however you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher S810c is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S810c Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic SZ1 Portrait photography highlights
34
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S810c Street photography information
Panasonic SZ1 Street photography information
65
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competitors (216g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (131g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S810c Sports photography factors
Panasonic SZ1 Sports photography factors
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (270 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S810c Travel photography advice
Panasonic SZ1 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competitors (216 grams)
comes with focus by touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (270 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than average (131g)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S810c Landscape photography factors
Panasonic SZ1 Landscape photography factors
41
decently wide (25mm)
big screen (3.7")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery pack (270 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S810c Vlogging factors
Panasonic SZ1 Vlogging factors
35
decently wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (216 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
32
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than average (131g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Nikon S810c vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Panasonic SZ1
 Nikon Coolpix S810cPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S810c Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-04-10 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,229 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 5.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 gr (0.48 lbs) 131 gr (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL23 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $350 $179