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Nikon L830 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic ZS20 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
  • Previous Model is Nikon L820
  • Successor is Nikon L840
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS15
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS25
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Nikon L830 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon L830 vs Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L830 (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L830 was released 21 months later than the ZS20 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the L830 matches up against the ZS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Panasonic ZS20

 L830 ZS20 
IntroducedJanuary 2014April 2012More recent by 21 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Nikon L830

 ZS20 L830 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L830 and Panasonic ZS20

 L830 ZS20 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L830 has exterior measurements of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") along with a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS20 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the L830 versus the ZS20.

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the L830 and ZS20 is 71 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the L830 and ZS20.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon L830 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger L830 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L830 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography factors
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L830 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS20 Street photography factors
53
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors (508g)
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than others (206g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L830
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS20
51
incredible zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery life (390 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
includes tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (260 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L830 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography factors
58
better than average battery life (390 per charge)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
very long reach (765mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (508 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than others (206 grams)
supports touch focus
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (260 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L830 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography highlights
43
fairly wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
better than average battery life (390 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
42
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery life (260 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L830
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS20
28
fairly wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no microphone port
more heavy than competitors (508 grams)
34
rather wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (206 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Nikon L830 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L830 and Panasonic ZS20
 Nikon Coolpix L830Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L830 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-07 2012-04-26
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-765mm (33.3x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 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) 6.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
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 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
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 508 grams (1.12 pounds) 206 grams (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 shots 260 shots
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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