Nikon Coolpix
P510
 vs
Panasonic Lumix
DMC-FZ100

Updated (January, 2013): Compare the Nikon Coolpix P520 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Nikon Coolpix P510

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100

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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
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
3D
 Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
 

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100

Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
11 fps
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
Supports RAW
 Shoots RAW
Better editing
Viewfinder
 Great viewfinder
Digital
External flash
 External flash
Better lighting
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 resolution Significantly higher resolution screen 921k dots vs 460k dots
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 More than 2x higher resolution screen
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
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 Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
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
GPS Has a GPS Yes vs No
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 Automatically geotags your photos when traveling
Wide angle Slightly better wide angle 24 mm vs 25 mm
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 Almost the same
Lowest price Much cheaper $339.00 vs $811.45
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 The best price we've seen is $472 cheaper (2.4x less)
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
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Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-FZ100
Supports RAW Shoots RAW Yes vs No
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 Digitally develop your own photos with precise image control
Aperture Wider aperture f/2.8 vs f/3.0
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 At its widest zoom, the DMC-FZ100's lens captures marginally more light (0.2 f-stops)
High-speed framerate Higher speed movies 220 fps vs 120 fps
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 More than 80% higher fps
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 11 fps vs 7 fps
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 Around 60% faster continuous shooting
External flash Supports an external flash Yes vs No
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 An external flash often produces better looking flash images
Longest exposure Much longer exposures 60s vs 8s
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 7.5x longer exposures
Shutter lag Less shutter lag 300 ms vs 380 ms
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 More than 20% less delay when taking photos
Macro focus Better macro capability 1 cm vs 2 cm
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 Focus on subjects 2x closer to the lens
Size Slightly smaller 124x81x95 mm vs 120x83x102 mm
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 Around 10% smaller
Thickness Slightly thinner 3.7" vs 4"
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 Around 10% thinner
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent super zooms, and ignoring price

Nikon Coolpix P510 Nikon Coolpix P510
83 vs 51
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Nikon Coolpix P510.

similarities

Compared to recent digicams

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Screen flips out Flip-out screens Help
Great for movies
Zoom Great zoom Help
P510:41.7x
DMC-FZ100:24x
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
Macro focus Good macro capabilities Help
P510:2 cm
DMC-FZ100:1 cm
Viewfinder Both have digital viewfinders Help
Digital
Thickness Quite thick Help
P510:4"
DMC-FZ100:3.7"
Weight Heavy Help
P510:555 g
DMC-FZ100:539 g
Lowest price Very expensive Help
P510:$339.00
DMC-FZ100:$811.45
Size Large Help
P510:120x83x102 mm
DMC-FZ100:124x81x95 mm

Compared to recent super zooms

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
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-FZ100:1,600 ISO

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Super zoom

$429 - $450
Zoom Has much more zoom
Light sensitivity Slightly higher maximum light sensitivity
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-FZ100
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Super zoom

$671
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Battery life Has a significantly longer battery life
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-FZ100
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Super zoom

$335 - $348
Light sensitivity Much higher maximum light sensitivity
Battery life Has a much longer battery life
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V vs the Coolpix P510
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V vs the Lumix DMC-FZ100
Canon Powershot SX40

Canon Powershot SX40

Super zoom

$299 - $311
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Battery life Has a significantly longer battery life
Screen size Has a significantly smaller screen
Screen resolution Has a slightly lower resolution screen
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the Coolpix P510
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ100
Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR

Super zoom

$299 - $339
High-speed framerate Records even higher-speed movies
True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the FinePix HS30 EXR vs the Coolpix P510
Compare the FinePix HS30 EXR vs the Lumix DMC-FZ100
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200

Super zoom

$498
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Battery life Has a much longer battery life
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Size Is slightly larger
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ200 vs the Coolpix P510
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ200 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ100
Nikon Coolpix P500

Nikon Coolpix P500

Super zoom

$596
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Compare the Coolpix P500 vs the Coolpix P510
Compare the Coolpix P500 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ100

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
Nikon Coolpix L820

Nikon Coolpix L820

Super zoom

$277
Size Smaller
High-speed framerate Higher speed movies
Zoom Significantly less zoom
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Compare the Coolpix L820 vs the Coolpix P510
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS

Canon PowerShot SX500 IS

Super zoom

$199 - $249
Size Smaller
Weight Significantly lighter
Zoom Significantly less zoom
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Compare the PowerShot SX500 IS vs the Coolpix P510

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

Super zoom
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Zoom More zoom
Size Significantly larger
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Compare the FinePix HS20 EXR vs the Lumix DMC-FZ100
Leica V-Lux 2

Leica V-Lux 2

Super zoom

$881
Weight Slightly lighter
Movie format Lower resolution movies
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Compare the V-Lux 2 vs the Lumix DMC-FZ100
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

Super zoom

$595
Zoom Significantly more zoom
Aperture Slightly wider aperture
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Compare the PowerShot SX30 IS vs the Lumix DMC-FZ100

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