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Nikon P510 vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Nikon Coolpix P510 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Nikon P510 vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs

Nikon P510
(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
Panasonic FZ150
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Panasonic FZ150

 P510 FZ150 
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Nikon P510

 FZ150 P510 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon P510 and Panasonic FZ150

 P510 FZ150 
IntroducedJuly 2012April 2012Same generation
Manually focus More exact focus
Display size3"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).

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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.

Nikon P510 vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison

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

Nikon P510 vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon P510 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P510 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P510 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography info
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
41
focusing manually
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P510 Street photography details
Panasonic FZ150 Street photography details
51
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (555 grams)
58
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (528g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P510 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Sports photography camera
51
long zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery power (410 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P510 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ150 as a Travel photography camera
54
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (1000mm)
low battery power (200 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (555g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
56
better than average battery power (410 shots)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (528g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P510
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ150
47
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery power (200 CIPA)
48
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (410 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P510 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging advice
27
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
more heavy than competition (555g)
62
rather wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others in class (528 grams)
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Nikon P510 vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P510 and Panasonic FZ150
 Nikon Coolpix P510Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
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