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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced February 2012
  • Successor is Nikon L820
Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L810 was brought out at a similar time to the FH6 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the L810 matches up vs the FH6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Panasonic FH6

 L810 FH6 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Nikon L810

 FH6 L810 

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Panasonic FH6

 L810 FH6 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2012Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L810 comes with external 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) whilst the Panasonic FH6 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the L810 versus the FH6.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the L810 and FH6 is 74 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The image here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L810 and FH6.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon L810 to produce greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography features
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Street photography camera
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (119g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography factors
44
long zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.2 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
better than average battery (280 shots)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Travel photography camera
60
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
great zoom (585mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
better than average battery (280 shots)
lighter than competition (119g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L810
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH6
41
relatively wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
better than average battery (280 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging highlights
27
relatively wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
32
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition (119 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Panasonic FH6
 Nikon Coolpix L810Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-01 2012-01-09
Physical type 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 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-585mm (25.4x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.2fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430 grams (0.95 pounds) 119 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 280 shots
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $280 $129