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Nikon P610 vs Panasonic LZ30

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P610 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
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Nikon P610 vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs

Nikon P610
(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
Panasonic LZ30
(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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Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Panasonic LZ30

 P610 LZ30 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2013Newer by 26 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Nikon P610

 LZ30 P610 

Common features in the Nikon P610 and Panasonic LZ30

 P610 LZ30 
Display dimension3"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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P610 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P610 Portrait photography features
Panasonic LZ30 Portrait photography features
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has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P610 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LZ30 as a Street photography camera
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screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average (565g)
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average (552g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P610 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic LZ30 Sports photography highlights
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incredible zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
great battery (380 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P610 Travel photography features
Panasonic LZ30 Travel photography features
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (1440mm)
heavier than average (565 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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great battery (380 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (875mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (552 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P610
Landscape photography with Panasonic LZ30
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has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
45
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery (380 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P610 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LZ30 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
missing external mic socket
heavier than average (565 grams)
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really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than average (552g)
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Nikon P610 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P610 and Panasonic LZ30
 Nikon Coolpix P610Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
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