Nikon D610 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D610 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
      BrandNikonPanasonic
      ModelD610Lumix DMC-FZ60
      Predecessor ModelNikon D600
      MSRP$1999/£1799.99/€2499.99 (body only), $2599/£2299.99/€2499 (with 24-85mm F3.5-4.5 lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D610 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatFX
      Sensor SizeFull Frame1/2.33-inch
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 24.0 mm6.08 x 4.56 mm
      Total Pixels24.7 Megapixel17.5 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.3 Megapixel16.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 6,400
      Photo Nikon D610 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
      ProcessorEXPEED 3
      Max Image Resolution6016 x 40164608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions4512 x 3008, 3936 x 2624, 3008 x 2008, 3008 x 1688, 2944 x 19684608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432, 3072 x 2048, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 1728, 2736 x 2736, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2304 x 2304 , 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920x1920 , 1920 x 1080, 1536 x 1536, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, Standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
      WB Bracketing2 or 3 frames in steps of 1, 2 or 3 mired
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Focus Nikon D610 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-1 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points3923
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points90
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
      Optics Nikon D610 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
      Lens MountNikon F
      Crop Factor1x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range25 - 600 mm
      Optical Zoom24x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 5.2
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D610 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT Screen LCD Display
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D610 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x
      Viewfinder Resolution202k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1
      Shutter Nikon D610 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
      Shutter TypeElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting6.0 fps10.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon D610 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 10013.50 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-400 or SB-300; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighting metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, Wireless
      Exposure Nikon D610 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Average
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (2, 3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments) 3 frames
      Exposure Lock
      DXO Nikon D610 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
      DxO Low Light ISO2925
      DxO Color Depth25.1
      DxO Dynamic Range14.4
      DxO Overall Score94
      Video Nikon D610 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min - 1920 x 1080@30 fps, 1280 x 720
      20 min - 1920 x 1080@50/60 fps
      Terminals Nikon D610 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D610 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional Wu-1b mobile adapter
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control Optional, wired or wireless
      Environmental Nikon D610 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Nikon D610 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
      Dimensions141 x 113 x 82 mm (5.55 x 4.45 x 3.23")120 x 81 x 92 mm (4.72 x 3.19 x 3.62")
      Weight (inc. batteries)850 g (1.87 lb / 29.98 oz)493 g (1.09 lb / 17.39 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9 x 7.1 x 6.4"7.6 x 6.4 x 4.2"
      Package Weight5.1 lb1.75 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D610 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
      Battery PackEN-EL15
      Battery Life900 shots450 shots
      Internal Storage70 MB
      External StorageDual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon D610 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 secs)
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning


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