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Nikon L610 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic TS3 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
  • Launched August 2012
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS2
  • New Model is Panasonic TS4
Photography Glossary

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Nikon L610 vs Panasonic TS3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the L610 (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L610 was unveiled 12 months after the TS3 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the L610 grades vs the TS3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Panasonic TS3

 L610 TS3 
AnnouncedAugust 2012August 2011Newer by 12 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Nikon L610

 TS3 L610 

Common features in the Nikon L610 and Panasonic TS3

 L610 TS3 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L610 offers outer measurements of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) and the Panasonic TS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the L610 against the TS3.

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L610 and TS3 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L610 and TS3.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon L610 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The newer L610 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L610
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS3
30
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L610 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS3 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (240 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Sports photography camera
44
amazing zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (120 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery life (310 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L610 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography features
66
lighter than competition (240 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (350mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery (120 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
good battery life (310 CIPA)
weather proofing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L610 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography factors
41
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery (120 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
38
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
good battery life (310 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L610 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (240 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
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Nikon L610 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Panasonic TS3
 Nikon Coolpix L610Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L610 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Other name - Lumix DMC-FT3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2012-08-09 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-350mm (14.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 240 gr (0.53 lb) 197 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 images 310 images
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $150 $380