Nikon L830 vs Panasonic FZ150
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Nikon L830 vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Nikon L820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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Nikon L830 vs Panasonic FZ150 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L830 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon L830 Gallery and Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Panasonic FZ150
L830 | FZ150 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | April 2012 | More modern by 22 months | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Nikon L830
FZ150 | L830 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon L830 and Panasonic FZ150
L830 | FZ150 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 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).
Examine the Nikon L830 versus Panasonic FZ150 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the L830 and FZ150 is 71 and 67 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon L830 vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L830 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | |
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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 |