Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH20
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Announced February 2012
- Updated by Nikon L820
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
- Announced January 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
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On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon L810 and Panasonic FH20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe L810 was announced 2 years after the FH20 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the L810 matches up vs the FH20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Panasonic FH20
| L810 | FH20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2012 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 26 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Nikon L810
| FH20 | L810 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon L810 and Panasonic FH20
| L810 | FH20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L810 has got physical measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Panasonic FH20 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the L810 versus the FH20.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L810 and FH20 is 74 and 93 respectively.
Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L810 and FH20.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon L810 to provide you with more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The younger L810 will have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L810 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix L810 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 |
| Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FS30 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 23-585mm (25.4x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 921k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.2fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) |
| 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 | 430 gr (0.95 pounds) | 178 gr (0.39 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
| 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 recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $280 | $179 |