Nikon L810 vs Panasonic F5
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
- Revealed February 2012
- Successor is Nikon L820
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Launched January 2013
Nikon L810 vs Panasonic F5 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon L810 versus Panasonic F5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the F5 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe L810 was brought out 11 months earlier than the F5 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the L810 grades versus the F5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon L810 vs Panasonic F5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L810 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L810 Gallery & Panasonic F5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Panasonic F5
L810 | F5 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Nikon L810
F5 | L810 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | February 2012 | More modern by 11 months |
Common features in the Nikon L810 and Panasonic F5
L810 | F5 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Nikon L810 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon L810 features external measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Panasonic F5 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
See the Nikon L810 versus Panasonic F5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the L810 and the F5.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L810 and F5 is 74 and 96 respectively.
Nikon L810 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The image underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L810 and F5.
Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon L810 to give greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged L810 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L810 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L810 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-02-01 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-585mm (25.4x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.2fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 430 grams (0.95 lb) | 121 grams (0.27 lb) |
Dimensions | 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 | 300 photos | 250 photos |
Battery format | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $280 | $100 |