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Nikon P510 vs Panasonic FZ40

Portability
66 Imaging
39 Features
55 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P510 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 front
Portability
68 Imaging
36 Features
40 Overall
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Nikon P510 vs Panasonic FZ40 Key Specs

Nikon P510
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 555g - 120 x 83 x 102mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon P500
  • New Model is Nikon P520
Panasonic FZ40
(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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ45
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Nikon P510 vs Panasonic FZ40 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Nikon P510 vs Panasonic FZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P510 (16MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P510 was announced 24 months after the FZ40 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the P510 grades versus the FZ40 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Panasonic FZ40

          

          

            
 P510 FZ40 
ReleasedJuly 2012July 2010More modern by 24 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ40 over the Nikon P510

          

          

            
 FZ40 P510 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Nikon P510 and Panasonic FZ40

          

          

            
 P510 FZ40 
Manual focus  Very precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither provides Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Nikon P510 vs Panasonic FZ40 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P510 provides outer dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") having a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ40 has dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).
Check the Nikon P510 vs Panasonic FZ40 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the P510 compared to the FZ40.
Nikon P510 vs Panasonic FZ40 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P510 and FZ40 is 66 and 68 respectively.
Nikon P510 vs Panasonic FZ40 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Nikon P510 vs Panasonic FZ40 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P510 and FZ40.
As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon P510 to give extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher P510 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

            Nikon P510 vs Panasonic FZ40 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Nikon P510 vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Nikon P510 vs Panasonic FZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Nikon P510 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ40 Portrait photography advice
43
 you can focus manually
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 features face detect autofocus
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
45
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 delivers RAW formats
 no external flash support
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Nikon P510 Street photography info
Panasonic FZ40 Street photography info
50
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 heavier than average (555 grams)
51
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 more heavy than average (494 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Nikon P510 Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ40 Sports photography features
50
 great zoom range (24-1000mm  41.7 x zoom)
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (200 shots)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
43
 great zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Nikon P510 Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ40 Travel photography information
54
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 has built in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 great zoom (1000mm)
 terrible battery life (200 per charge)
 heavier than average (555 grams)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
54
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 long reach (600mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 more heavy than average (494g)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon P510 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ40 Landscape photography highlights
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 you can focus manually
 really wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 terrible battery life (200 shots)
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 focusing manually
 quite wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 delivers RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Nikon P510
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ40
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 really wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow max aperture (f3.0)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 lack of mic port
 heavier than average (555 grams)
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 quite wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have external microphone jack
 more heavy than average (494g)
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Nikon P510 vs Panasonic FZ40 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P510 and Panasonic FZ40
 Nikon Coolpix P510Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P510 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40
Also called - Lumix DMC-FZ45
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-07-05 2010-07-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance - 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AEB    
White balance 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) 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 555 gr (1.22 lb) 494 gr (1.09 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" 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 200 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $600 $420