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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH1 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
  • Launched February 2012
  • Newer Model is Nikon L820
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon L810 and Panasonic FH1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the L810 (16MP) and FH1 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L810 was unveiled 2 years later than the FH1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the L810 matches up against the FH1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Panasonic FH1

 L810 FH1 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2010Fresher by 26 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Nikon L810

 FH1 L810 

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Panasonic FH1

 L810 FH1 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L810 provides physical dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Panasonic FH1 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the L810 versus the FH1.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L810 and FH1 is 74 and 95 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the L810 and FH1.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon L810 to show more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher L810 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L810
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH1
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 Street photography factors
Panasonic FH1 Street photography factors
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.2 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography details
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
great zoom (585mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L810
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH1
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fairly wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging details
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fairly wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
29
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Panasonic FH1
 Nikon Coolpix L810Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-01 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-585mm (25.4x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.2 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430 grams (0.95 lb) 163 grams (0.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $280 $150