Nikon L610 vs Panasonic SZ1

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon L610 vs Panasonic SZ1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L610 was launched 8 months after the SZ1 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the L610 scores vs the SZ1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L610 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L610 Gallery & Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L610 has got 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) whilst the Panasonic SZ1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the L610 compared to the SZ1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the L610 and SZ1 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L610 and SZ1.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you would want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher L610 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.