Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH5

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L810 was revealed 14 months later than the FH5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the L810 scores vs the FH5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L810 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L810 Gallery and Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L810 has outer dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH5 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the L810 vs the FH5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L810 and FH5 is 74 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L810 and FH5.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of files although you will need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher L810 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.