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Nikon P520 vs Panasonic FH10

Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45
Nikon Coolpix P520 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Nikon P520 vs Panasonic FH10 Key Specs

Nikon P520
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 550g - 125 x 84 x 102mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P510
  • Successor is Nikon P530
Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Photography Glossary

Nikon P520 vs Panasonic FH10 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon P520 and Panasonic FH10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P520 (18MP) and the FH10 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P520 was introduced very close to the FH10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the P520 scores against the FH10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Panasonic FH10

 P520 FH10 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Nikon P520

 FH10 P520 

Common features in the Nikon P520 and Panasonic FH10

 P520 FH10 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon P520 vs Panasonic FH10 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P520 offers external dimensions of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Panasonic FH10 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the P520 versus the FH10.

Nikon P520 vs Panasonic FH10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the P520 and FH10 is 66 and 97 respectively.

Nikon P520 vs Panasonic FH10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P520 vs Panasonic FH10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the P520 and FH10.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon P520 to offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively.

Nikon P520 vs Panasonic FH10 sensor size comparison

Nikon P520 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P520 vs Panasonic FH10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P520 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography information
41
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P520 Street photography factors
Panasonic FH10 Street photography factors
51
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (550g)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P520 Sports photography info
Panasonic FH10 Sports photography info
46
excellent zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P520 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH10 Travel photography features
57
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (1000mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
more heavy than others in class (550g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than others (103 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P520 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography info
46
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
38
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P520 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH10 as a Vlogging camera
57
quite wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (550 grams)
31
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Nikon P520 vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P520 and Panasonic FH10
 Nikon Coolpix P520Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P520 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-29 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 2.7"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550 grams (1.21 lbs) 103 grams (0.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 84 x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 photographs 260 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL5 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $380 $110