Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FH6
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![Nikon Coolpix L610 front Nikon Coolpix L610 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-L610/Nikon-L610-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH6/Panasonic-FH6-front.jpg)
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Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Introduced August 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
- Announced January 2012
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Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Nikon L610 and Panasonic FH6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The L610 was manufactured 8 months after the FH6 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the L610 grades vs the FH6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FH6 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L610 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L610 Gallery & Panasonic FH6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Panasonic FH6
L610 | FH6 | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 8 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Nikon L610
FH6 | L610 |
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Common features in the Nikon L610 and Panasonic FH6
L610 | FH6 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon L610 comes with physical 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) whilst the Panasonic FH6 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
Look at the Nikon L610 and Panasonic FH6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the L610 compared to the FH6.
![Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L610-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH6-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L610 and FH6 is 90 and 96 respectively.
![Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L610-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH6-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the L610 and FH6.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon L610 to deliver more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern L610 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.
![Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L610-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH6-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L610-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH6-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L610 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L610 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-08-09 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-350mm (14.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.60 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 240 grams (0.53 pounds) | 119 grams (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 | 280 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 |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $150 | $129 |