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Nikon L610 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic SZ10 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
  • Introduced August 2012
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Released January 2015
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Nikon L610 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon L610 versus Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L610 was launched 3 years earlier than the SZ10 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the L610 scores vs the SZ10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Panasonic SZ10

 L610 SZ10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Nikon L610

 SZ10 L610 
ReleasedJanuary 2015August 2012More recent by 29 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Nikon L610 and Panasonic SZ10

 L610 SZ10 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L610 enjoys external 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 SZ10 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L610 versus Panasonic SZ10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the L610 against the SZ10.

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L610 and SZ10 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L610 and SZ10.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you will need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older L610 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Portrait photography camera
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L610 Street photography details
Panasonic SZ10 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (240 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
70
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (177g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L610
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ10
45
incredible zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (120 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.4 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L610 Travel photography factors
Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography factors
66
lighter than competition (240 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (350mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery power (120 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
lighter than competition in class (177g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L610
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ10
41
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery power (120 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L610 Vlogging features
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging features
33
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (240g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
32
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (177 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Nikon L610 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Panasonic SZ10
 Nikon Coolpix L610Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L610 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-08-09 2015-01-06
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-350mm (14.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.4 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.20 m
Flash modes - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 240 gr (0.53 pounds) 177 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 photos 200 photos
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
Storage slots 1 1
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