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Nikon L830 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic ZS25 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
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon L820
  • Newer Model is Nikon L840
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS30
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Nikon L830 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon L830 versus Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L830 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L830 was revealed 13 months after the ZS25 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the L830 scores vs the ZS25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Panasonic ZS25

 L830 ZS25 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 13 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Nikon L830

 ZS25 L830 

Common features in the Nikon L830 and Panasonic ZS25

 L830 ZS25 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L830 has got outer measurements of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the L830 against the ZS25.

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L830 and ZS25 is 71 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L830 and ZS25.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you should factor the age of the products into consideration. The more recent L830 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L830 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography info
35
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
32
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L830 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography information
53
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (508 grams)
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competition (193g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L830 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography factors
51
great zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery life (390 shots)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
45
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L830
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS25
58
good battery life (390 shots)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
very long zoom (765mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (508 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition (193g)
offers touch focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery (260 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L830 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography info
43
really wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
good battery life (390 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
43
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery (260 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L830 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging advice
28
really wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (508 grams)
34
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (193 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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Nikon L830 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L830 and Panasonic ZS25
 Nikon Coolpix L830Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L830 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-07 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-765mm (33.3x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.00 m (Auto ISO) 6.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 508 grams (1.12 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 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 All around 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 photographs 260 photographs
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $300