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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic F5

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(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
Panasonic F5
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Panasonic F5

 L810 F5 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Nikon L810

 F5 L810 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Panasonic F5

 L810 F5 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L810 and F5 is 74 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
29
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 Street photography advice
Panasonic F5 Street photography advice
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
lighter than others (121 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography advice
Panasonic F5 Sports photography advice
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excellent zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.2 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography factors
Panasonic F5 Travel photography factors
60
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
very long zoom (585mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than others (121 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Landscape photography camera
41
pretty wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
33
pretty wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic F5 as a Vlogging camera
27
pretty wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than others (121 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Panasonic F5
 Nikon Coolpix L810Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
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