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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Refreshed by Nikon L820
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Nikon L810 and Panasonic FH2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L810 was manufactured 14 months after the FH2 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the L810 scores against the FH2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Panasonic FH2

 L810 FH2 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2011Newer by 14 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Nikon L810

 FH2 L810 

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Panasonic FH2

 L810 FH2 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon L810 provides exterior 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 FH2 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the L810 versus the FH2.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the L810 and FH2 is 74 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The picture below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the L810 and FH2.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon L810 to show extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher L810 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography factors
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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MP count good (14MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 Street photography details
Panasonic FH2 Street photography details
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
good battery life (270 CIPA)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography advice
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
great zoom (585mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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good battery life (270 shots)
lighter than competitors (121g)
boasts focus via touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Landscape photography camera
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rather wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
good battery life (270 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging highlights
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rather wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (121 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Panasonic FH2
 Nikon Coolpix L810Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS16
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-01 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-585mm (25.4x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.2 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430g (0.95 pounds) 121g (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 270 photographs
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $280 $149