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Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FH10 Key Specs

Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Introduced August 2012
Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
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Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FH10 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FH10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the FH10 (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L610 was revealed 5 months prior to the FH10 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the L610 grades against the FH10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Panasonic FH10

 L610 FH10 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Nikon L610

 FH10 L610 

Common features in the Nikon L610 and Panasonic FH10

 L610 FH10 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2013Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Nikon L610 comes with external measurements of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) while the Panasonic FH10 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the L610 and the FH10.

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L610 and FH10 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The picture here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L610 and FH10.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images although you might want to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L610 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography features
30
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (240g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Sports photography camera
44
long zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (120 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than others in class (240 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (350mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (120 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others in class (103g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L610 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography factors
41
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery power (120 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
39
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (240 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
31
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Panasonic FH10
 Nikon Coolpix L610Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L610 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-350mm (14.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 240g (0.53 lbs) 103g (0.23 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 120 pictures 260 pictures
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $150 $110