Nikon L610 vs Panasonic F5
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Nikon L610 vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Launched August 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic F5 Overview
The following is a detailed analysis of the Nikon L610 versus Panasonic F5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the F5 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The L610 was announced 5 months before the F5 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the L610 matches up versus the F5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic F5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L610 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L610 Gallery & Panasonic F5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Panasonic F5
L610 | F5 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Nikon L610
F5 | L610 |
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Common features in the Nikon L610 and Panasonic F5
L610 | F5 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2013 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Nikon L610 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L610 has outside measurements of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Panasonic F5 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Nikon L610 versus Panasonic F5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the L610 and the F5.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the L610 and F5 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The picture here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L610 and F5.
Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon L610 to give greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

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Nikon L610 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L610 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L610 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-08-09 | 2013-01-07 |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-350mm (14.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.70 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 lbs) | 121 grams (0.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 photos | 250 photos |
Style of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $150 | $100 |