Nikon L610 vs Panasonic FX78

Below is a complete analysis of the Nikon L610 and Panasonic FX78, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the L610 (16MP) and FX78 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L610 was released 19 months later than the FX78 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the L610 grades versus the FX78 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L610 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L610 Gallery & Panasonic FX78 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have 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 FX78 has proportions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the L610 compared to the FX78.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L610 and FX78 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L610 and FX78.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon L610 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger L610 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.