Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FS25

The following is a complete review of the Nikon L610 and Panasonic FS25, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the L610 (16MP) and FS25 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L610 was unveiled 3 years after the FS25 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the L610 matches up vs the FS25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L610 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The full galleries are provided at Nikon L610 Gallery & Panasonic FS25 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L610 enjoys physical dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Panasonic FS25 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the L610 compared to the FS25.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L610 and FS25 is 90 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L610 and FS25.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon L610 to show more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer L610 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.