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Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FH8 Key Specs

Nikon L610
(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
  • Released August 2012
Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FH8, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L610 was launched 8 months after the FH8 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the L610 scores vs the FH8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Panasonic FH8

 L610 FH8 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2012More modern by 8 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Nikon L610

 FH8 L610 

Common features in the Nikon L610 and Panasonic FH8

 L610 FH8 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L610 enjoys exterior 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 FH8 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FH8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the L610 against the FH8.

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the L610 and FH8 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The picture here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the L610 and FH8.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images though you should really consider the production date of the cameras into account. The newer L610 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L610 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography info
30
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L610 Street photography details
Panasonic FH8 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (240 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (123g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L610 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH8 Sports photography highlights
44
great zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (120 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L610
Travel photography with Panasonic FH8
66
lighter than competitors (240g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (350mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (120 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than others (123g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L610 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography info
41
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery life (120 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
42
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L610 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH8 Vlogging highlights
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (240 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
33
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than others (123g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Panasonic FH8
 Nikon Coolpix L610Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L610 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-350mm (14.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 240g (0.53 lbs) 123g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 shots 260 shots
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $150 $149