Nikon L610 vs Panasonic SZ10
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Nikon L610 vs Panasonic SZ10 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe 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.
Nikon L610 vs Panasonic SZ10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L610 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The complete galleries are available at Nikon L610 Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Panasonic SZ10
L610 | SZ10 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Nikon L610
SZ10 | L610 | |||
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Released | January 2015 | August 2012 | More recent by 29 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Nikon L610 and Panasonic SZ10
L610 | SZ10 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact 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.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L610 and SZ10 is 90 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Nikon L610 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L610 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | |
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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 |
Retail cost | $150 | $200 |