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Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FH25 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
  • Revealed August 2012
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
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Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FH25, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the FH25 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L610 was introduced 20 months later than the FH25 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the L610 matches up against the FH25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Panasonic FH25

 L610 FH25 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2011Fresher by 20 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Nikon L610

 FH25 L610 

Common features in the Nikon L610 and Panasonic FH25

 L610 FH25 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L610 has physical measurements of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) while the Panasonic FH25 has measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the L610 vs the FH25.

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the L610 and FH25 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The visual here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L610 and FH25.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos but you might want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The younger L610 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L610 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography information
30
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L610 Street photography factors
Panasonic FH25 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (240g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Sports photography camera
44
incredible zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (120 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than average in class (240 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (350mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (120 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
65
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
41
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery life (120 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
38
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L610 Vlogging features
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging features
33
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (240 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Panasonic FH25
 Nikon Coolpix L610Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L610 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FS35
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-08-09 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine VI
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-350mm (14.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 240 gr (0.53 lbs) 159 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 250 images
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $150 $180