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Nikon L610 vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs

Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
  • Introduced August 2012
Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Nikon L610 vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Nikon L610 vs Panasonic SZ3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L610 was brought out 5 months earlier than the SZ3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the L610 grades vs the SZ3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Panasonic SZ3

 L610 SZ3 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Nikon L610

 SZ3 L610 

Common features in the Nikon L610 and Panasonic SZ3

 L610 SZ3 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2013Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L610 offers external measurements of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ3 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the L610 against the SZ3.

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L610 and SZ3 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the L610 and SZ3.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you will want to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L610
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ3
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (240g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L610 Sports photography information
Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography information
44
excellent zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (120 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L610 Travel photography details
Panasonic SZ3 Travel photography details
66
lighter than competition (240g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (350mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (120 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition in class (126g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L610
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ3
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery power (120 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
39
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L610 Vlogging details
Panasonic SZ3 Vlogging details
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (240g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
31
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Nikon L610 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Panasonic SZ3
 Nikon Coolpix L610Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L610 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-08-09 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
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) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 240 gr (0.53 lbs) 126 gr (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 shots 250 shots
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $150 $150