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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix L610 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 [S]ave

Attribute
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 ×
Nikon Coolpix L610 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10Nikon Coolpix L610
BrandPanasonicNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberZS10L610
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20112012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)105108
Width (mm)3334
Height (mm)5868
Weight (g)218240
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)14.116.1
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.228.07
Sensor width (mm)6.136.17
Sensor height (mm)4.64.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.421.34
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 2880(12.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4320 x 3240(14.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
  • mpo
  • jpeg
  • mpo
Continuous-mode (fps)8.61.9
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 960x540
Movie max framerate (fps)6030
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD, QuckTime Motion JPEG.MOV (video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, audio: AAC monaural)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 12 elements in 10 groups, 3 AsphericalZoom-Nikkor VR ED lens, 11 elements in 10 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 384.0025.00 - 350.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)8.005.00 - 63.00
Zoom ratio (x)1614
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.300.17 - 0.30
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Face, AF Tracking, 23pt, 1pt, Spot, Touch AreaContrast Detection: Auto (9-area automatic selection), Center, Face priority, Manual with 99 focus areas, Subject tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000460,000
Touchscreen+-
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)16-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400)125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; Auto (auto gain ISO 125-1600)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual (custom)
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 601/1600 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot256-segment matrix, Center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2X), Spot (digital zoom 2X or more)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesCustom, 3D Photo, SCN, My SCN 2, My SCN 1; Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, SportsBack Light, Beach, Close Up, Copy, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama, Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape, Museum, Night Landscape
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto & red-eye reduction
  • fill flash
  • flash off
  • slow sync
Flash range description0.6 - 5.0m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 2.8m (Tele/ISO Auto)Auto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 6.0m (1ft. 8in. to 19ft.); [T]: 1.5 to 3.2m (5 ft. to 10 ft.)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)1828
Included memory typebuilt-in memoryInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi+-
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control+-
Remote control type
  • via wi-fi
-
Connections (extended)
  • mini hdmi
  • mini hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.78-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)8.61.9
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)134
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.25-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.25-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.43-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.01-
Startup time (s)1.9-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.5-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)260330
Battery form factorProprietary2 x AA
Usable battery types
  • 3.6v
  • 895mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium or alkaline disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable2 x Alkaline AAs
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 6.1 hd lite edition
  • quicktime
  • super loiloscope ( trial version)
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresPower O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilization), 3-inch touchscreen LCD, built-in GPS, 1080i and 720p HD moviesBSI CMOS sensor, VR Image Stabilization, Full HD 108p videos with stereo sound. Available in Red, Black or Silver.



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