Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FH2

The following is a thorough review of the Nikon L610 versus Panasonic FH2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L610 was brought out 20 months after the FH2 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the L610 matches up vs the FH2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L610 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L610 Gallery & Panasonic FH2 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L610 provides exterior measurements of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Panasonic FH2 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the L610 compared to the FH2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L610 and FH2 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The picture below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L610 and FH2.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon L610 to offer greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer L610 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.