Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH6
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH6 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L810 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L810 Gallery and Panasonic FH6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Panasonic FH6
L810 | FH6 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Nikon L810
FH6 | L810 |
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Common features in the Nikon L810 and Panasonic FH6
L810 | FH6 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L810 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | |
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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 |