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Nikon S810c vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic ZS3 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 ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Nikon S810c vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S810c versus Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the S810c (16MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S810c was launched 4 years later than the ZS3 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S810c matches up versus the ZS3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Panasonic ZS3

 S810c ZS3 
LaunchedApril 2014May 2009More recent by 60 months
Screen dimensions3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k460kClearer screen (+769k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Nikon S810c

 ZS3 S810c 

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Panasonic ZS3

 S810c ZS3 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S810c features external measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS3 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S810c and the ZS3.

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S810c and ZS3 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S810c and ZS3.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon S810c to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent S810c is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S810c Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS3 Street photography factors
65
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than competitors (216 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (229 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S810c Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography factors
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (270 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S810c Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS3 Travel photography details
68
lighter than competitors (216g)
has touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (270 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than competition (229 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S810c Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography highlights
41
rather wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.7")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery pack (270 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
35
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Vlogging camera
35
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (216 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
30
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (229 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Nikon S810c vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Panasonic ZS3
 Nikon Coolpix S810cPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S810c Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-04-10 2009-05-14
Physical type 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 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.7" 3"
Resolution of display 1,229k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 grams (0.48 lb) 229 grams (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL23 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $350 $200