Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FX48
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Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FX48 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
- Announced August 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX40

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview
Below is a extended overview of the Nikon L610 versus Panasonic FX48, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the L610 (16MP) and FX48 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The L610 was introduced 3 years later than the FX48 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the L610 grades vs the FX48 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FX48 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L610 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon L610 Gallery and Panasonic FX48 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Panasonic FX48
L610 | FX48 | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 43 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Nikon L610
FX48 | L610 |
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Common features in the Nikon L610 and Panasonic FX48
L610 | FX48 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon L610 provides outer measurements of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) while the Panasonic FX48 has specifications of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
Compare the Nikon L610 versus Panasonic FX48 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the L610 versus the FX48.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L610 and FX48 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the L610 and FX48.
To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon L610 to provide more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern L610 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

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Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L610 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L610 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FX40 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-08-09 | 2009-01-27 |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-350mm (14.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/6000s | 1/3000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 240g (0.53 pounds) | 150g (0.33 pounds) |
Dimensions | 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 120 pictures | - |
Battery format | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $150 | $325 |