Nikon L610 vs Panasonic ZS10

Below is a in depth review of the Nikon L610 and Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L610 was unveiled 19 months later than the ZS10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the L610 grades versus the ZS10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L610 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L610 Gallery & Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon L610 features outer dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS10 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L610 and Panasonic ZS10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the L610 compared to the ZS10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L610 and ZS10 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The graphic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the L610 and ZS10.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon L610 to show extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern L610 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.