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Nikon L610 vs Panasonic F5

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs

Nikon L610
(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
Panasonic F5
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Panasonic F5

 L610 F5 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Nikon L610

 F5 L610 

Common features in the Nikon L610 and Panasonic F5

 L610 F5 
IntroducedAugust 2012January 2013Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

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

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L610 Portrait photography information
Panasonic F5 Portrait photography information
30
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
29
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L610 Street photography advice
Panasonic F5 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (240g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
lighter than competition (121 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L610 Sports photography info
Panasonic F5 Sports photography info
45
amazing zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (120 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L610 Travel photography factors
Panasonic F5 Travel photography factors
66
lighter than competition (240 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (350mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery life (120 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competition (121 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L610
Landscape photography with Panasonic F5
41
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery life (120 shots)
no Time Lapse function
33
fairly wide (28mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L610 Vlogging advice
Panasonic F5 Vlogging advice
33
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (240g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (121g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Nikon L610 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Panasonic F5
 Nikon Coolpix L610Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
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