Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH5
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH5 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
- Launched February 2012
- Updated by Nikon L820
(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
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").
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe 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.
Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH5 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Panasonic FH5
L810 | FH5 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | January 2011 | Fresher by 14 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Nikon L810
FH5 | L810 |
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Common features in the Nikon L810 and Panasonic FH5
L810 | FH5 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
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.
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.
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L810 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | |
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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 |