Nikon L830 vs Panasonic LZ20

Following is a complete assessment of the Nikon L830 versus Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L830 (16MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L830 was revealed 18 months after the LZ20 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the L830 matches up versus the LZ20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L830 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L830 Gallery & Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L830 has external 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 LZ20 has specifications of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the L830 compared to the LZ20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L830 and LZ20 is 71 and 71 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The pic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the L830 and LZ20.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs although you might want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The fresher L830 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.