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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FX700

Portability
74
Imaging
38
Features
38
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FX700 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Launched February 2012
  • Replacement is Nikon L820
Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FX700, one being 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 FX700 (14MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L810 was launched 19 months later than the FX700 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the L810 matches up versus the FX700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Panasonic FX700

 L810 FX700 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012July 2010Fresher by 19 months
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Nikon L810

 FX700 L810 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Panasonic FX700

 L810 FX700 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L810 has got exterior dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Panasonic FX700 has dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the L810 against the FX700.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FX700 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the L810 and FX700 is 74 and 94 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FX700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the L810 and FX700.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon L810 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer L810 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FX700 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FX700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX700 as a Portrait photography camera
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MP count good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
you can focus manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 Street photography details
Panasonic FX700 Street photography details
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L810
Sports photography with Panasonic FX700
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excellent zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.2 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FX700 Travel photography advice
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MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
very long reach (585mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L810
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX700
40
fairly wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
48
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging details
Panasonic FX700 Vlogging details
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fairly wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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relatively wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Panasonic FX700
 Nikon Coolpix L810Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-01 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-585mm (25.4x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.2 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 7.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 AVCHD
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 430 grams (0.95 pounds) 176 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Battery form AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $280 $399