Nikon L830 vs Panasonic ZS80

Here, we are comparing the Nikon L830 vs Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the L830 (16MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L830 was launched 5 years earlier than the ZS80 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the L830 scores versus the ZS80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L830 and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon L830 Gallery and Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L830 has outer dimensions of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") along with a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS80 has proportions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the L830 against the ZS80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L830 and ZS80 is 71 and 86 respectively.

Typically, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the L830 and ZS80.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older L830 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.