Nikon P520 vs Panasonic FH10
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Nikon P520 vs Panasonic FH10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon P520 vs Panasonic FH10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P520 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P520 Gallery and Panasonic FH10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P520 over the Panasonic FH10
P520 | FH10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Nikon P520
FH10 | P520 |
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Common features in the Nikon P520 and Panasonic FH10
P520 | FH10 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Similar 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).
See the Nikon P520 and Panasonic FH10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Nikon P520 vs Panasonic FH10 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P520 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | |
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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 |