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Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Launched April 2014
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
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Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Nikon S810c and Panasonic FX48, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the S810c (16MP) and FX48 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S810c was revealed 5 years after the FX48 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S810c grades against the FX48 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Panasonic FX48

 S810c FX48 
RevealedApril 2014January 2009More modern by 64 months
Display dimension3.7"2.5"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Nikon S810c

 FX48 S810c 

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Panasonic FX48

 S810c FX48 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S810c enjoys external measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic FX48 has proportions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S810c and Panasonic FX48 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the S810c versus the FX48.

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S810c and FX48 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The image below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S810c and FX48.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S810c to result in more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher S810c will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S810c Portrait photography information
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography information
34
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S810c Street photography features
Panasonic FX48 Street photography features
65
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than average (216g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S810c Sports photography features
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (270 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S810c Travel photography factors
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than average (216 grams)
offers focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (270 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S810c Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography factors
41
fairly wide (25mm)
big screen (3.7")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery power (270 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S810c
Vlogging with Panasonic FX48
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (216 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
30
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Panasonic FX48
 Nikon Coolpix S810cPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S810c Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FX40
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-04-10 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 1,229k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/3000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 6.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 grams (0.48 pounds) 150 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 270 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL23 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $350 $325