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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(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
  • Launched February 2012
  • Updated by Nikon L820
Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS18
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Panasonic FH5

 L810 FH5 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 14 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Nikon L810

 FH5 L810 

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Panasonic FH5

 L810 FH5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

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

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography information
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
good MP (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 Street photography info
Panasonic FH5 Street photography info
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography information
Panasonic FH5 Sports photography information
44
amazing zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.2 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography information
Panasonic FH5 Travel photography information
60
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
long zoom (585mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than others in class (121 grams)
includes focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography info
41
reasonably wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
38
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L810
Vlogging with Panasonic FH5
27
reasonably wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (121g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Panasonic FH5
 Nikon Coolpix L810Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS18
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-01 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.2 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430 grams (0.95 pounds) 121 grams (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 260 photographs
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $280 $169