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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Refreshed by Nikon L820
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ62
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Nikon L810 versus Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L810 was revealed 5 months earlier than the FZ60 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon L810 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the L810 scores against the FZ60 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Panasonic FZ60

 L810 FZ60 
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Nikon L810

 FZ60 L810 
Manual focus More exact focus

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Panasonic FZ60

 L810 FZ60 
LaunchedFebruary 2012July 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L810 comes with outside dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ60 has dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L810 versus Panasonic FZ60 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the L810 versus the FZ60.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L810 and FZ60 is 74 and 68 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L810 and FZ60.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Street photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average in class (493 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography advice
44
excellent zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.2 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
55
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
great battery life (450 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Travel photography camera
60
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
long reach (585mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
great battery life (450 CIPA)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (493 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Landscape photography camera
41
decently wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
49
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
great battery life (450 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L810
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ60
27
decently wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
27
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (493g)
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Nikon L810 vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Panasonic FZ60
 Nikon Coolpix L810Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FZ62
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-01 2012-07-18
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-585mm (25.4x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.2fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 13.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 430 gr (0.95 lbs) 493 gr (1.09 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
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 450 photographs
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $280 $350