Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FX580

The following is a comprehensive review of the Nikon L610 versus Panasonic FX580, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the L610 (16MP) and FX580 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L610 was announced 3 years after the FX580 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the L610 matches up versus the FX580 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L610 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L610 Gallery and Panasonic FX580 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L610 features outer 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) and the Panasonic FX580 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L610 versus Panasonic FX580 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the L610 versus the FX580.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the L610 and FX580 is 90 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The image below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L610 and FX580.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon L610 to deliver extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent L610 provides an edge in sensor tech.