Nikon Coolpix
P510
 vs
Panasonic Lumix
DMC-FZ48

Updated (January, 2013): Compare the Nikon Coolpix P520 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48

Nikon Coolpix P510

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48

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Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix P510

Zoom
 Great zoom
41.7x
Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
921k dots
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
Sensor type
 CMOS Sensor
Better in low light
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
 

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48

Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Focus points
 Many focus points
23
Viewfinder
 Great viewfinder
Digital
Longest exposure
 Long exposures
60 seconds
 

differences

Advantages of the Nikon P510
Zoom Much more zoom 41.7x vs 24x
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 More than 3x more zoom
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen Yes vs No
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 Flip-out screens can be helpful when composing tricky shots or taking movies
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen 921k dots vs 460k dots
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 More than 2x higher resolution screen
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
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 CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
GPS Has a GPS Yes vs No
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 Automatically geotags your photos when traveling
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies 120 fps vs None
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 Capture events too fast for the naked eye and play them back in super-slow motion
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 7 fps vs 3.7 fps
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 Around 90% faster continuous shooting
Wide angle Slightly better wide angle 24 mm vs 25 mm
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 Almost the same
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 3,200 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
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 The P510's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Fastest shutter speed Significantly faster max shutter speed 1/4000s vs 1/2000s
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 2x faster max shutter speed
Lowest price Cheaper $339.00 vs $391.66
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 The best price we've seen is $53 cheaper (more than 10% less)
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Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FZ48
Battery life Significantly longer battery life 400 shots vs 200 shots
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 2x more shots per battery charge
Aperture Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.0
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 At its widest zoom, the DMC-FZ48's lens captures marginally more light (0.2 f-stops)
Size Smaller 120x79x91 mm vs 120x83x102 mm
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 More than 10% smaller
Shutter lag Less shutter lag 280 ms vs 380 ms
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 Around 30% less delay when taking photos
Longest exposure Much longer exposures 60s vs 8s
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 7.5x longer exposures
Macro focus Better macro capability 1 cm vs 2 cm
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 Focus on subjects 2x closer to the lens
Weight Lighter 498 g vs 555 g
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 More than 10% lighter
Thickness Thinner 3.6" vs 4"
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 Around 10% thinner
True resolution Slightly higher true resolution 9.8 MP vs 9.7 MP
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 Almost the same
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent super zooms, and ignoring price

Nikon Coolpix P510 Nikon Coolpix P510
83 vs 51
Explain scores
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Nikon Coolpix P510.

similarities

Compared to recent digicams

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Zoom Great zoom Help
P510:41.7x
DMC-FZ48:24x
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
Panorama In-camera panoramas Help
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Macro focus Good macro capabilities Help
P510:2 cm
DMC-FZ48:1 cm
Viewfinder Both have digital viewfinders Help
Digital
Lowest price Very expensive Help
P510:$339.00
DMC-FZ48:$391.66
Thickness Quite thick Help
P510:4"
DMC-FZ48:3.6"
Weight Heavy Help
P510:555 g
DMC-FZ48:498 g
Size Large Help
P510:120x83x102 mm
DMC-FZ48:120x79x91 mm

Compared to recent super zooms

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
External flash No external flash support Help
Less expandable
Supports RAW No RAW support Help
Less editing fidelity
External mic jack Neither has an external mic jack Help
Limited to the in-camera mic
Light sensitivity Poor maximum light sensitivity Help
P510:3,200 ISO
DMC-FZ48:1,600 ISO

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Super zoom

$429 - $450
Zoom Has much more zoom
High-speed framerate Records even higher-speed movies
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the Coolpix P510
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the Lumix DMC-FZ48
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Super zoom

$720
High-speed framerate Records even higher-speed movies
Continuous shooting Shoots faster continuously
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is much more expensive
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ150 vs the Coolpix P510
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ150 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ48
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Super zoom

$327 - $348
Light sensitivity Much higher maximum light sensitivity
Continuous shooting Shoots faster continuously
Weight Is slightly heavier
Focus points Has slightly fewer focus points
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V vs the Coolpix P510
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V vs the Lumix DMC-FZ48
Nikon Coolpix L820

Nikon Coolpix L820

Super zoom

$277
High-speed framerate Records even higher-speed movies
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Compare the Coolpix L820 vs the Coolpix P510
Compare the Coolpix L820 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ48
Canon Powershot SX40

Canon Powershot SX40

Super zoom

$299 - $311
High-speed framerate Records even higher-speed movies
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the Coolpix P510
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ48
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS

Canon PowerShot SX500 IS

Super zoom

$248 - $249
Size Is slightly smaller
Weight Is slightly lighter
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Compare the PowerShot SX500 IS vs the Coolpix P510
Compare the PowerShot SX500 IS vs the Lumix DMC-FZ48
Nikon Coolpix L810

Nikon Coolpix L810

Super zoom

$189 - $249
Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Compare the Coolpix L810 vs the Coolpix P510
Compare the Coolpix L810 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ48

Nikon Coolpix P510 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix P520

Nikon Coolpix P520

Super zoom

$427
Screen size Larger screen
Macro focus Better macro capability
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Size Slightly larger
Compare the Coolpix P520 vs the Coolpix P510

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60

Super zoom

$298
3D Takes 3D photos
HDR Has in-camera HDR
Longest exposure Much shorter max exposures
True resolution Slightly lower true resolution
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ60 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ48
Panasonic FX60/FX62

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ62

Super zoom

$392 - $439
3D Takes 3D photos
HDR Has in-camera HDR
Longest exposure Much shorter max exposures
True resolution Slightly lower true resolution
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ62 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ48
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40

Super zoom
Supports RAW Shoots RAW
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Panorama Lacks in-camera panoramic stitching
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ40 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ48

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