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Nikon D610 vs Panasonic L10

Portability
56
Imaging
71
Features
79
Overall
74
Nikon D610 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 front
Portability
66
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41

Nikon D610 vs Panasonic L10 Key Specs

Nikon D610
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
  • Released October 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon D600
Panasonic L10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 556g - 135 x 96 x 78mm
  • Launched December 2007
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Nikon D610 vs Panasonic L10 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon D610 vs Panasonic L10, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the D610 (24MP) and L10 (10MP) and the D610 (Full frame) and L10 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The D610 was unveiled 5 years after the L10 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the D610 grades versus the L10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D610 over the Panasonic L10

 D610 L10 
LaunchedOctober 2013December 2007Newer by 71 months
Screen dimensions3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution921k207kCrisper screen (+714k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic L10 over the Nikon D610

 L10 D610 

Common features in the Nikon D610 and Panasonic L10

 D610 L10 
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon D610 vs Panasonic L10 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D610 enjoys external measurements of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") having a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Panasonic L10 has proportions of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the D610 vs the L10.

Nikon D610 vs Panasonic L10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the D610 and L10 is 56 and 66 respectively.

Nikon D610 vs Panasonic L10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D610 vs Panasonic L10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The pic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D610 and L10.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D610 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon D610 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger D610 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D610 vs Panasonic L10 sensor size comparison

Nikon D610 vs Panasonic L10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D610 vs Panasonic L10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D610
Portrait photography with Panasonic L10
82
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
56
has manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D610
Street photography with Panasonic L10
60
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
59
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lighter than others in class (556 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D610
Sports photography with Panasonic L10
71
MP count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
42
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect auto focus
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D610 Travel photography factors
Panasonic L10 Travel photography factors
66
weather sealing
MP count good (24MP)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
51
lighter than others in class (556 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D610 Landscape photography features
Panasonic L10 Landscape photography features
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
49
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D610 Vlogging information
Panasonic L10 Vlogging information
30
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic support
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Nikon D610 vs Panasonic L10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D610 and Panasonic L10
 Nikon D610Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon D610 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2013-10-08 2007-12-14
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6016 x 4016 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 39 3
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 309 45
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 207 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.47x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 11.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 850 gr (1.87 pounds) 556 gr (1.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") 135 x 96 x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 94 55
DXO Color Depth score 25.1 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score 14.4 10.8
DXO Low light score 2925 429
Other
Battery life 900 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL15 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Dual Single
Price at launch $1,600 $350