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Nikon L830 vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L830 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic FZ150 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
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon L820
  • Later Model is Nikon L840
Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Released April 2012
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Nikon L830 vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Nikon L830 versus Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the L830 (16MP) and FZ150 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L830 was launched 22 months after the FZ150 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the L830 matches up against the FZ150 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Panasonic FZ150

 L830 FZ150 
ReleasedJanuary 2014April 2012More modern by 22 months
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Nikon L830

 FZ150 L830 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon L830 and Panasonic FZ150

 L830 FZ150 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon L830 features external dimensions of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") having a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ150 has sizing of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the L830 and the FZ150.

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the L830 and FZ150 is 71 and 67 respectively.

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L830 and FZ150.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon L830 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent L830 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L830
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ150
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
41
focusing manually
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L830 Street photography details
Panasonic FZ150 Street photography details
53
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average in class (508 grams)
58
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (528g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L830
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ150
51
amazing zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
good battery power (390 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery pack (410 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L830 Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography info
58
good battery power (390 CIPA)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
very long zoom (765mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (508g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
56
great battery pack (410 per charge)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (528 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L830 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography info
43
decently wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
good battery power (390 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
48
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (410 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L830 Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging info
28
decently wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than average in class (508g)
62
quite wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others in class (528 grams)
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Nikon L830 vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L830 and Panasonic FZ150
 Nikon Coolpix L830Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L830 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-07 2012-04-11
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-765mm (33.3x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.00 m (Auto ISO) 9.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 508 grams (1.12 lb) 528 grams (1.16 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 40
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 132
Other
Battery life 390 photos 410 photos
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $499