Nikon Coolpix
P510
 vs
Panasonic Lumix
DMC-G10

Updated (January, 2013): Compare the Nikon Coolpix P520 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10

Nikon Coolpix P510

73

  
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10

31

  

Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix P510

Zoom
 Great zoom
41.7x
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
GPS
 Built-in GPS
Great for travel
 

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10

Sensor size
 Large sensor
Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm
Badge
 Built-in focus motor
Autofocuses with more lenses
Thickness
 Thin
2.9"
Weight
 Light-weight
381 g
Supports RAW
 Shoots RAW
Better editing
Interchangeable lenses
 Interchangeable lenses
Many lenses to choose from
 

differences

Advantages of the Nikon P510
Image stabilization Image stabilization Lens vs None
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen Yes vs No
Help
 Flip-out screens can be helpful when composing tricky shots or taking movies
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps
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 Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
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 Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
Help
 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
GPS Has a GPS Yes vs No
Help
 Automatically geotags your photos when traveling
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies 120 fps vs None
Help
 Capture events too fast for the naked eye and play them back in super-slow motion
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 7 fps vs 2.6 fps
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 More than 2.5x faster continuous shooting
Lowest price Slightly cheaper $334.99 vs $499.99
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 The best price we've seen is $165 cheaper (more than 30% less)
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Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-G10
Interchangeable lenses Has interchangeable lenses Yes vs No
Help
 Can take advantage of a variety of lenses
Sensor size Larger sensor Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
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 More than 8.5x larger sensor
Supports RAW Shoots RAW Yes vs No
Help
 Digitally develop your own photos with precise image control
Size Smaller 124x90x74 mm vs 120x83x102 mm
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 Around 20% smaller
True resolution Higher true resolution 12 MP vs 9.7 MP
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 Capture more than 20% more detail in your photos
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 6,400 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
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 The DMC-G10's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Thickness Thinner 2.9" vs 4"
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 Around 30% thinner
External flash Supports an external flash Yes vs No
Help
 An external flash often produces better looking flash images
Weight Lighter 381 g vs 555 g
Help
 More than 30% lighter
Longest exposure Significantly longer exposures 60s vs 8s
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 7.5x longer exposures
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

Nikon Coolpix P510 Nikon Coolpix P510
73 vs 31
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Nikon Coolpix P510. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a super zoom with a mirrorless interchangeable-lens.

similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Viewfinder Both have digital viewfinders Help
Digital
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
1/4000 of a second
Thickness Quite thick Help
P510:4"
DMC-G10:2.9"
Size Large Help
P510:120x83x102 mm
DMC-G10:124x90x74 mm

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$447 - $740 with 18-55mm lens
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
Weight Is slightly heavier
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Compare the D3100 vs the Coolpix P510
Compare the D3100 vs the Lumix DMC-G10
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200

Super zoom

$498
High-speed framerate Records even higher-speed movies
Continuous shooting Shoots faster continuously
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ200 vs the Coolpix P510
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ200 vs the Lumix DMC-G10
Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$497 body only

$597 - $805 with 18-55mm lens
Overall image quality Has significantly better image quality
True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
Weight Is slightly heavier
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Compare the D5100 vs the Coolpix P510
Compare the D5100 vs the Lumix DMC-G10
Canon Rebel T3

Canon Rebel T3

Entry-level DSLR

$332 body only

$449 - $499 with 18-55mm lens
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Color depth Has slightly more color depth
Autofocus Lacks autofocus
Screen size Has a significantly smaller screen
Compare the Rebel T3 vs the Coolpix P510
Compare the Rebel T3 vs the Lumix DMC-G10
Canon Rebel T3i

Canon Rebel T3i

Entry-level DSLR

$549 body only

$599 - $649 with 18-55mm lens
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
True resolution Takes significantly higher resolution photos
Weight Is slightly heavier
Autofocus Lacks autofocus
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the Coolpix P510
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the Lumix DMC-G10
Nikon D3000

Nikon D3000

Entry-level DSLR

$436 with 18-55mm lens
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Color depth Has slightly more color depth
Live view Doesn't let you preview your photos on the screen
Sensor type Has a CCD-family sensor
Compare the D3000 vs the Coolpix P510
Compare the D3000 vs the Lumix DMC-G10

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
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Super zoom

$429 - $450
Zoom Significantly more zoom
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Aperture Narrower aperture
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the Coolpix P510
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Super zoom

$720
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Aperture Wider aperture
Zoom Much less zoom
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ150 vs the Coolpix P510
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Super zoom

$327 - $348
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Aperture Wider aperture
Zoom Significantly less zoom
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V 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

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$950 with 14-42mm lens
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Weight Slightly heavier
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the Lumix DMC-G2 vs the Lumix DMC-G10
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$499 body only
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Color depth Worse color depth
Sensor size Slightly smaller sensor
Compare the Lumix DMC-G3 vs the Lumix DMC-G10
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$498 body only

$498 with 14-42mm lens
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Sensor size Slightly smaller sensor
Compare the Lumix DMC-G5 vs the Lumix DMC-G10
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$499 with 14-45mm lens
Size Smaller
Thickness Thinner
Autofocus Lacks video autofocus
Movie format Does not take movies
Compare the Lumix DMC-G1 vs the Lumix DMC-G10
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$339 - $514 with 14-42mm lens
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Size Significantly smaller
Color depth Worse color depth
External flash No external flash support
Compare the Lumix DMC-GF3 vs the Lumix DMC-G10

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