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Nikon L610 vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs

Nikon L610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
Photography Glossary

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon L610 vs Panasonic TS10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L610 was launched 2 years later than the TS10 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the L610 matches up against the TS10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Panasonic TS10

 L610 TS10 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2010Fresher by 32 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Nikon L610

 TS10 L610 

Common features in the Nikon L610 and Panasonic TS10

 L610 TS10 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon L610 has physical dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) while the Panasonic TS10 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check the Nikon L610 vs Panasonic TS10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the L610 compared to the TS10.

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L610 and TS10 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L610 and TS10.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon L610 to give more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern L610 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L610 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography information
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L610
Street photography with Panasonic TS10
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (240g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L610 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS10 Sports photography advice
45
amazing zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (120 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L610 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS10 Travel photography advice
66
lighter than others (240g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (350mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (120 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
61
environment sealing
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L610 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography factors
41
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery life (120 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (240g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Nikon L610 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Panasonic TS10
 Nikon Coolpix L610Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L610 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2012-08-09 2010-01-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-350mm (14.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 240g (0.53 pounds) 188g (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $150 $249