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Nikon L610 vs Panasonic S2

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs

Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Revealed August 2012
Panasonic S2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Nikon L610 vs Panasonic S2 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Nikon L610 and Panasonic S2, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the S2 (14MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L610 was revealed 8 months later than the S2 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the L610 grades against the S2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Panasonic S2

 L610 S2 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2012Fresher by 8 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Nikon L610

 S2 L610 

Common features in the Nikon L610 and Panasonic S2

 L610 S2 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L610 has outside dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S2 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the L610 and the S2.

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the L610 and S2 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L610 and S2.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon L610 to render greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent L610 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L610 Portrait photography details
Panasonic S2 Portrait photography details
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
resolution is good (14MP)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L610
Street photography with Panasonic S2
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (240g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (112 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L610 Sports photography information
Panasonic S2 Sports photography information
45
amazing zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (120 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
good battery power (280 shots)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (350mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery (120 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
good battery power (280 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (112 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L610 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic S2 Landscape photography highlights
41
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery (120 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
good battery power (280 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L610 Vlogging details
Panasonic S2 Vlogging details
33
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (240g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (112g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Nikon L610 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Panasonic S2
 Nikon Coolpix L610Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L610 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-08-09 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-350mm (14.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 240 gr (0.53 lb) 112 gr (0.25 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 120 photographs 280 photographs
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $150 $109