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Nikon L830 vs Panasonic FZ1000

Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 front
Portability
55
Imaging
51
Features
80
Overall
62

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Key Specs

Nikon L830
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-765mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 508g - 110 x 76 x 91mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Earlier Model is Nikon L820
  • Newer Model is Nikon L840
Panasonic FZ1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 831g - 137 x 99 x 131mm
  • Launched June 2014
  • Replacement is Panasonic FZ2500
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Nikon L830 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Overview

Let's look closer at the Nikon L830 and Panasonic FZ1000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L830 (16MP) and the FZ1000 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the L830 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The L830 was released 5 months earlier than the FZ1000 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the L830 scores vs the FZ1000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Panasonic FZ1000

 L830 FZ1000 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 over the Nikon L830

 FZ1000 L830 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon L830 and Panasonic FZ1000

 L830 FZ1000 
LaunchedJanuary 2014June 2014Same generation
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution921k921kThe same screen resolution
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon L830 has exterior measurements of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") with a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ1000 has sizing of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") having a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L830 and Panasonic FZ1000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the L830 and the FZ1000.

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic FZ1000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L830 and FZ1000 is 71 and 55 respectively.

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic FZ1000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the L830 and FZ1000.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The L830 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic FZ1000 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic FZ1000 sensor size comparison

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L830 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ1000 Portrait photography highlights
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
70
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L830
Street photography with Panasonic FZ1000
53
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average in class (508 grams)
70
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L830 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ1000 Sports photography advice
51
excellent zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
great battery life (390 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
67
incredible zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L830 Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ1000 Travel photography details
58
great battery life (390 CIPA)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
long reach (765mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (508g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (400mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L830 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ1000 Landscape photography features
43
pretty wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
great battery life (390 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
64
you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L830 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ1000 Vlogging highlights
28
pretty wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of mic support
heavier than average in class (508g)
66
decently wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Nikon L830 vs Panasonic FZ1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L830 and Panasonic FZ1000
 Nikon Coolpix L830Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L830 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-07 2014-06-12
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-765mm (33.3x) 25-400mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-4.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.00 m (Auto ISO) 13.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 508g (1.12 lbs) 831g (1.83 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") 137 x 99 x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 64
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 517
Other
Battery life 390 pictures 360 pictures
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - DMW-BLC12PP
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Retail price $300 $800