Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH7
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH7 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
- New Model is Nikon L820
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
- Released September 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS22

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Nikon L810 versus Panasonic FH7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The L810 was introduced 5 months later than the FH7 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the L810 scores vs the FH7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH7 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L810 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon L810 Gallery & Panasonic FH7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Panasonic FH7
L810 | FH7 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Nikon L810
FH7 | L810 | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L810 and Panasonic FH7
L810 | FH7 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | September 2011 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L810 offers exterior 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) and the Panasonic FH7 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
See the Nikon L810 versus Panasonic FH7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the L810 against the FH7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L810 and FH7 is 74 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The visual here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L810 and FH7.
All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images but you should take the age of the cameras into account.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L810 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L810 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FS22 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-02-01 | 2011-09-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-585mm (25.4x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.2fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 430 gr (0.95 pounds) | 126 gr (0.28 pounds) |
Dimensions | 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") | 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | 260 images |
Form of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $280 | $149 |