Nikon S810c vs Panasonic ZS20

Following is a complete assessment of the Nikon S810c and Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S810c was launched 24 months after the ZS20 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S810c scores against the ZS20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S810c & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S810c Gallery & Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S810c enjoys 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 ZS20 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the S810c and the ZS20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S810c and ZS20 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The pic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S810c and ZS20.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S810c to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The younger S810c should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.