Nikon P610 vs Panasonic LZ30
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![Nikon Coolpix P610 front Nikon Coolpix P610 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-P610/Nikon-P610-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LZ30/Panasonic-LZ30-front.jpg)
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Nikon P610 vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
- 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
- Introduced February 2015
- Previous Model is Nikon P600
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 552g - 124 x 84 x 92mm
- Revealed January 2013
- Succeeded the Panasonic LZ20
- Later Model is Panasonic LZ40
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Nikon P610 vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview
Below, we are matching up the Nikon P610 vs Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P610 (16MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The P610 was manufactured 2 years after the LZ30 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the P610 matches up against the LZ30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Nikon P610 vs Panasonic LZ30 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P610 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P610 Gallery & Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Panasonic LZ30
P610 | LZ30 | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | ![]() | January 2013 | Newer by 26 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Nikon P610
LZ30 | P610 |
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Common features in the Nikon P610 and Panasonic LZ30
P610 | LZ30 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Nikon P610 vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P610 comes with physical measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ30 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon P610 vs Panasonic LZ30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the P610 and the LZ30.
![Nikon P610 vs Panasonic LZ30 size comparison Nikon P610 vs Panasonic LZ30 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P610-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LZ30-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the P610 and LZ30 is 65 and 66 respectively.
![Nikon P610 vs Panasonic LZ30 top view buttons comparison Nikon P610 vs Panasonic LZ30 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P610-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LZ30-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon P610 vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The picture here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the P610 and LZ30.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files however you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern P610 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
![Nikon P610 vs Panasonic LZ30 sensor size comparison Nikon P610 vs Panasonic LZ30 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P610-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LZ30-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon P610 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon P610 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon P610 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-P610-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LZ30-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon P610 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P610 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P610 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2015-02-10 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1440mm (60.0x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.5 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.50 m | 4.40 m |
Flash modes | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 565 grams (1.25 lb) | 552 grams (1.22 lb) |
Dimensions | 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") | 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | 380 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery model | EN-EL23 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 0r 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $430 | $230 |