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Nikon L830 vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L830 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

Nikon L830
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-765mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 508g - 110 x 76 x 91mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon L820
  • Updated by Nikon L840
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Older Model is Panasonic FZ100
  • Later Model is Panasonic FZ300
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Nikon L830 vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon L830 and Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the L830 (16MP) and FZ200 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L830 was unveiled 18 months later than the FZ200 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the L830 grades against the FZ200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Panasonic FZ200

 L830 FZ200 
RevealedJanuary 2014July 2012Fresher by 18 months
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Nikon L830

 FZ200 L830 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon L830 and Panasonic FZ200

 L830 FZ200 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L830 has got external dimensions of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") and a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ200 has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L830 and Panasonic FZ200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the L830 versus the FZ200.

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L830 and FZ200 is 71 and 65 respectively.

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The visual below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L830 and FZ200.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon L830 to produce extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent L830 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L830
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ200
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decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
48
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L830 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Street photography camera
53
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others in class (508g)
57
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (588g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L830 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery power (390 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
46
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery life (540 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L830 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography highlights
58
good battery power (390 per charge)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
great zoom (765mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (508 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
55
good battery life (540 per charge)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (588 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L830 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography highlights
43
rather wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good battery power (390 shots)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
48
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (540 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L830 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging details
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rather wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
heavier than others in class (508 grams)
63
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (588g)
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Nikon L830 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L830 and Panasonic FZ200
 Nikon Coolpix L830Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L830 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-07 2012-07-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine VII FHD
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.00 m (Auto ISO) 13.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 gr (1.12 lbs) 588 gr (1.30 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 114
Other
Battery life 390 photos 540 photos
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 $499