Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FZ40
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FZ40 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
- Introduced February 2012
- New Model is Nikon L820
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 494g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
- Released July 2010
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ45
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Below is a complete review of the Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe L810 was released 19 months later than the FZ40 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L810 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the L810 scores against the FZ40 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Panasonic FZ40
| L810 | FZ40 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2012 |  | July 2010 | More recent by 19 months |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Nikon L810
| FZ40 | L810 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Nikon L810 and Panasonic FZ40
| L810 | FZ40 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FZ40 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L810 offers exterior measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ40 has measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the L810 vs the FZ40.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L810 and FZ40 is 74 and 68 respectively.
Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FZ40 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The photograph here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the L810 and FZ40.
To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon L810 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern L810 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FZ40 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L810 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix L810 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 |
| Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FZ45 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2012-02-01 | 2010-07-21 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine HD II |
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 23-585mm (25.4x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-5.2 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.2fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 9.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | AVCHD Lite |
| Mic 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 430 gr (0.95 pounds) | 494 gr (1.09 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") | 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") |
| 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 pictures | - |
| Type of battery | AA | - |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $280 | $420 |