Nikon P510 vs Panasonic FZ150
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Nikon P510 vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 555g - 120 x 83 x 102mm
- Revealed July 2012
- Previous Model is Nikon P500
- Newer Model is Nikon P520
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
- Introduced April 2012

Nikon P510 vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview
Following is a in depth review of the Nikon P510 vs Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the P510 (16MP) and FZ150 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The P510 was announced 3 months after the FZ150 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the P510 matches up against the FZ150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon P510 vs Panasonic FZ150 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P510 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P510 Gallery and Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Panasonic FZ150
P510 | FZ150 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Nikon P510
FZ150 | P510 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon P510 and Panasonic FZ150
P510 | FZ150 | |||
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Introduced | July 2012 | ![]() | April 2012 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Nikon P510 vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon P510 comes with exterior dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") and a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ150 has proportions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon P510 vs Panasonic FZ150 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the P510 vs the FZ150.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the P510 and FZ150 is 66 and 67 respectively.

Nikon P510 vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The pic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the P510 and FZ150.
As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon P510 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Nikon P510 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P510 vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P510 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P510 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-07-05 | 2012-04-11 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1000mm (41.7x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 9.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 555 gr (1.22 lbs) | 528 gr (1.16 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 40 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.9 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 132 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 shots | 410 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL5 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $600 | $499 |