Nikon L610 vs Panasonic LZ40

Let's look more closely at the Nikon L610 and Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L610 was launched 17 months earlier than the LZ40 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon L610 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the L610 grades versus the LZ40 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L610 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L610 Gallery and Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L610 offers outer dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ40 has proportions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L610 and Panasonic LZ40 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the L610 versus the LZ40.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the L610 and LZ40 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The graphic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L610 and LZ40.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic LZ40 to give more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older L610 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.