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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
74
Imaging
38
Features
38
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH10 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
  • Updated by Nikon L820
Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH10 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon L810 versus Panasonic FH10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the FH10 (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L810 was launched 11 months prior to the FH10 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the L810 scores versus the FH10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Panasonic FH10

 L810 FH10 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Nikon L810

 FH10 L810 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Panasonic FH10

 L810 FH10 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L810 offers external measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Panasonic FH10 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Check the Nikon L810 versus Panasonic FH10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the L810 vs the FH10.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L810 and FH10 is 74 and 97 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The pic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L810 and FH10.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures though you should always consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged L810 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L810
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH10
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 Street photography information
Panasonic FH10 Street photography information
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (103 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Sports photography camera
44
long zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH10 Travel photography highlights
60
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
great reach (585mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than average in class (103 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Landscape photography camera
40
quite wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
38
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH10 Vlogging highlights
27
quite wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
31
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (103 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Panasonic FH10
 Nikon Coolpix L810Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-585mm (25.4x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.2fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 430g (0.95 pounds) 103g (0.23 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 pictures 260 pictures
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $280 $110