Panasonic DMC FZ1000 II vs Nikon Coolpix L810 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

DMC FZ1000 II vs Coolpix L810 - Side by side

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Panasonic DMC FZ1000 II vs Nikon Coolpix L810 Specs

DMC FZ1000 II

  • Introduced in February 2019
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: 1″
  • 20 megapixel
  • 12 frames/second
  • 125 – 12800 ISO
  • 4096 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-400mm (17x), f2.8-4.0
  • WiFi built-in
  • 136 x 97.2 x 131.5mm³ (5.4″ x 3.8″ x 5.2″)
  • 810g (26.1 oz.)

All specs: Main page for DMC FZ1000 II

Coolpix L810

  • Introduced in February 2012
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 16 megapixel
  • 1 frames/second
  • 80 – 1600 ISO
  • 1280 x 720 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 22-575mm (26x), f3.1-5.9
  • No WiFi
  • 111.1 x 76.3 x 83.1mm³ (4.4″ x 3.0″ x 3.3″)
  • 430g (13.9 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Coolpix L810

DMC FZ1000 II vs Coolpix L810: The sensors

The DMC FZ1000 II features a 1″ sized sensor, while the Coolpix L810 uses a Compact sensor.

Boasting an area of 116mm² (0.19 sq.in.) the sensor of the DMC FZ1000 II is a lot larger than the Coolpix L810’s chip at 28mm² (0.04 sq.in.). In most cases a larger sensor will yield better results in low light, a considerable advantage in many situations (think: interior images, dusk or dawn etc.), a clear disadvantage of the Compact format.

Better choice: Panasonic DMC FZ1000 II

Panasonic DMC FZ1000 II VS Nikon Coolpix L810 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Panasonic DMC FZ1000 II a better choice

DMC FZ1000 II

Coolpix L810

Larger sensor (5)

1″ Compact
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.10 16.00
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

12 1
Auto Focus points (4)

49 1
Better sensibility (4)

125 – 12800 ISO 80 – 1600 ISO
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

1.24 0.92
Articulated monitor (2)

Touch screen (2)

Better Video (2)

4096 x 2160 1280 x 720
External microphone (2)

Longer battery life (3, photos)

440 400
WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the DMC FZ1000 II are the larger sensor, the higher resolution and that the camera is faster. Additional pros for the Panasonic are the faster and more accurate auto focus, the larger sensitivity and that the display has a higher resolution. A nice touch is the articulated display, the rather comfortable touch screen and the superior video recording. A recommendation of the DMC FZ1000 II is made easy by the connector for an external microphone, that the battery has more stamina and the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

The DMC FZ1000 II scores 37 points.

Otherwise why to choose Nikon Coolpix L810

DMC FZ1000 II

Coolpix L810

Weighs less (2)

810g
(26.1 oz.)
430g
(13.9 oz.)
More portable (2)

1738cm³
(110 cu.in.)
704cm³
(44 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Coolpix L810 are the lower weight than the DMC FZ1000 II and the more compact size.

Yields 4 points for the Coolpix L810.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

DMC FZ1000 II

Coolpix L810

Built-in flash

Image stabilizer

Panasonic DMC FZ1000 II VS Nikon Coolpix L810 Dimensions

Look at front view of the DMC FZ1000 II and Coolpix L810

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Panasonic DMC FZ1000 II

Nikon Coolpix L810

37
4

We recommend Panasonic DMC FZ1000 II as better choice.