Nikon L610 vs Panasonic ZS40
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Nikon L610 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe 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.
Nikon L610 vs Panasonic ZS40 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L610 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The full galleries are provided at Nikon L610 Gallery & Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Panasonic ZS40
L610 | ZS40 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Nikon L610
ZS40 | L610 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | August 2012 | Newer by 17 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L610 and Panasonic ZS40
L610 | ZS40 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 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.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L610 and ZS40 is 90 and 90 respectively.
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.
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Nikon L610 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L610 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | |
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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 |