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Nikon L820 vs Panasonic LZ30

Portability
72
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix L820 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36

Nikon L820 vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs

Nikon L820
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-675mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 470g - 111 x 76 x 85mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Earlier Model is Nikon L810
  • Replacement is Nikon L830
Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 552g - 124 x 84 x 92mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Replaced the Panasonic LZ20
  • Successor is Panasonic LZ40
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Nikon L820 vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon L820 vs Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the L820 (16MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L820 was released within a month of the LZ30 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the L820 grades vs the LZ30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Panasonic LZ30

 L820 LZ30 
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Nikon L820

 LZ30 L820 

Common features in the Nikon L820 and Panasonic LZ30

 L820 LZ30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon L820 vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon L820 has physical measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ30 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the L820 and the LZ30.

Nikon L820 vs Panasonic LZ30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L820 and LZ30 is 72 and 66 respectively.

Nikon L820 vs Panasonic LZ30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L820 vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L820 and LZ30.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of photos though you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Nikon L820 vs Panasonic LZ30 sensor size comparison

Nikon L820 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L820 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L820 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic LZ30 Portrait photography advice
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
32
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L820 Street photography features
Panasonic LZ30 Street photography features
38
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (470 grams)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than average (552 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L820
Sports photography with Panasonic LZ30
36
incredible zoom range (23-675mm 29.3 x zoom)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
47
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L820 Travel photography advice
Panasonic LZ30 Travel photography advice
56
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
great reach (675mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (470 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
56
better than average battery (380 per charge)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (552g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L820
Landscape photography with Panasonic LZ30
36
really wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
45
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (380 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L820 Vlogging info
Panasonic LZ30 Vlogging info
24
really wide (23mm)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (470 grams)
22
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
more heavy than average (552g)
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Nikon L820 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L820 and Panasonic LZ30
 Nikon Coolpix L820Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L820 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-29 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-675mm (29.3x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 470 grams (1.04 lb) 552 grams (1.22 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 76 x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 images 380 images
Battery form AA AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer - Yes (2 0r 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $192 $230