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Nikon S810c vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic ZR3 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
  • Announced April 2014
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Nikon S810c vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon S810c vs Panasonic ZR3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S810c was brought out 4 years later than the ZR3 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S810c matches up vs the ZR3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Panasonic ZR3

 S810c ZR3 
AnnouncedApril 2014January 2010More recent by 52 months
Screen dimension3.7"2.7"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Nikon S810c

 ZR3 S810c 

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Panasonic ZR3

 S810c ZR3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S810c enjoys physical dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S810c versus the ZR3.

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S810c and ZR3 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The visual below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S810c and ZR3.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon S810c to give greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger S810c should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S810c
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZR3
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S810c Street photography details
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography details
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competition in class (216g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S810c
Sports photography with Panasonic ZR3
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (270 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (216 grams)
has touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (270 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S810c Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography features
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.7 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery power (270 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
37
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S810c Vlogging details
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging details
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (216g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
29
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Nikon S810c vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Panasonic ZR3
 Nikon Coolpix S810cPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S810c Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-04-10 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,229k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 5.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 gr (0.48 lbs) 159 gr (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 -
Battery format 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
Pricing at release $350 $280