Nikon L610 vs Olympus SZ-10
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Nikon L610 vs Olympus SZ-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
- Revealed August 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
- 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
- Introduced February 2011

Nikon L610 vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview
The following is a extended analysis of the Nikon L610 vs Olympus SZ-10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The L610 was introduced 19 months after the SZ-10 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the L610 grades vs the SZ-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon L610 vs Olympus SZ-10 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L610 & Olympus SZ-10. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon L610 Gallery & Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Olympus SZ-10
L610 | SZ-10 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | ![]() | February 2011 | Newer by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Nikon L610
SZ-10 | L610 |
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Common features in the Nikon L610 and Olympus SZ-10
L610 | SZ-10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Nikon L610 vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L610 has got outer dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-10 has specifications of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Compare the Nikon L610 vs Olympus SZ-10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the L610 against the SZ-10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L610 and SZ-10 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The pic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the L610 and SZ-10.
As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon L610 to resolve greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher L610 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon L610 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L610 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L610 | Olympus SZ-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L610 | Olympus SZ-10 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-08-09 | 2011-02-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-350mm (14.0x) | 28-504mm (18.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.1-4.4 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 7.10 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 240 grams (0.53 lb) | 215 grams (0.47 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 120 photographs | 220 photographs |
Style of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | LI-50B |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $150 | $300 |