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Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FX48 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
  • Announced August 2012
Panasonic FX48
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Panasonic FX48

 L610 FX48 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2009More recent by 43 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Nikon L610

 FX48 L610 

Common features in the Nikon L610 and Panasonic FX48

 L610 FX48 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

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

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L610
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX48
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (240g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L610 Sports photography features
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography features
44
great zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (120 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L610 Travel photography features
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography features
66
lighter than competitors (240 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (350mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery (120 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L610 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography highlights
41
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery (120 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L610 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging highlights
33
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (240 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Panasonic FX48
 Nikon Coolpix L610Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
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