Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FZ40

Following is a in depth analysis of the Nikon S810c vs Panasonic FZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S810c was announced 3 years after the FZ40 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S810c being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S810c scores versus the FZ40 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S810c & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S810c Gallery & Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S810c has exterior 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) whilst the Panasonic FZ40 has proportions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the S810c and the FZ40.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S810c and FZ40 is 91 and 68 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S810c and FZ40.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S810c to provide you with greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent S810c will have a benefit in sensor innovation.