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Nikon L830 vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic FZ60 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
  • Old Model is Nikon L820
  • New Model is Nikon L840
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
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Nikon L830 vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Nikon L830 versus Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the L830 (16MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L830 was manufactured 18 months later than the FZ60 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the L830 matches up versus the FZ60 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Panasonic FZ60

 L830 FZ60 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2012More recent by 18 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Nikon L830

 FZ60 L830 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon L830 and Panasonic FZ60

 L830 FZ60 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L830 features physical measurements of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") having a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ60 has measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L830 versus Panasonic FZ60 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the L830 vs the FZ60.

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the L830 and FZ60 is 71 and 68 respectively.

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L830 and FZ60.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files however you will want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher L830 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L830 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography advice
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L830 Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ60 Street photography advice
53
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors (508 grams)
44
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average (493 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L830 Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography features
51
great zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
good battery pack (390 shots)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
55
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (450 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L830
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ60
58
good battery pack (390 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
long zoom (765mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (508g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
57
better than average battery life (450 CIPA)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average (493g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L830 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography details
43
really wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good battery pack (390 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
50
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (450 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L830 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (508 grams)
27
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than average (493 grams)
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Nikon L830 vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L830 and Panasonic FZ60
 Nikon Coolpix L830Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L830 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FZ62
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-07 2012-07-18
Body design 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-765mm (33.3x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.00 m (Auto ISO) 13.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 508 grams (1.12 lb) 493 grams (1.09 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 390 images 450 images
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $300 $350