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Nikon L610 vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
49

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic ZS40 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
  • Revealed August 2012
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS35
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS45
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Nikon L610 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon L610 versus Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L610 (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L610 was unveiled 17 months before the ZS40 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the L610 grades against the ZS40 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Panasonic ZS40

 L610 ZS40 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Nikon L610

 ZS40 L610 
ReleasedJanuary 2014August 2012Newer by 17 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L610 and Panasonic ZS40

 L610 ZS40 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L610 enjoys outer 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS40 has dimensions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L610 versus Panasonic ZS40 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the L610 against the ZS40.

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L610 and ZS40 is 90 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the L610 and ZS40.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic ZS40 to deliver greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged L610 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L610 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS40 Portrait photography highlights
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
52
manual focus
resolution is good (18MP)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L610 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS40 Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (240 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
69
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (240 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L610 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography features
45
amazing zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (120 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
54
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L610 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS40 Travel photography advice
66
lighter than others (240 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (350mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (120 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors in class (240g)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L610 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS40 Landscape photography highlights
41
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery power (120 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
56
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
exports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L610
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS40
33
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (240g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (240g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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Nikon L610 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Panasonic ZS40
 Nikon Coolpix L610Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L610 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ60
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-08-09 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-350mm (14.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 240 grams (0.53 lb) 240 grams (0.53 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 300 shots
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $150 $450