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Nikon L830 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic ZS1 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
  • Replacement is Nikon L840
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Nikon L830 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Nikon L830 versus Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the L830 (16MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the L830 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") feature different sensor size.

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The L830 was brought out 4 years later than the ZS1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the L830 scores versus the ZS1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Panasonic ZS1

 L830 ZS1 
IntroducedJanuary 2014May 2009More recent by 57 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Nikon L830

 ZS1 L830 

Common features in the Nikon L830 and Panasonic ZS1

 L830 ZS1 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L830 features outer dimensions of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS1 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L830 versus Panasonic ZS1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the L830 vs the ZS1.

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L830 and ZS1 is 71 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The graphic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L830 and ZS1.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The L830 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon L830 will render extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer L830 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L830 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography details
35
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
25
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L830 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Street photography camera
53
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average in class (508 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (229 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L830 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Sports photography camera
51
long zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
great battery life (390 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L830 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography factors
58
great battery life (390 per charge)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
very long zoom (765mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (508 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
63
lighter than average (229g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L830 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography factors
43
pretty wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery life (390 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L830 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging highlights
28
pretty wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (508g)
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than average (229g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Nikon L830 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L830 and Panasonic ZS1
 Nikon Coolpix L830Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L830 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-07 2009-05-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-765mm (33.3x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.00 m (Auto ISO) 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 pounds) 229 gr (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 390 photos -
Battery style AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $300 $0