Nikon L830 vs Panasonic ZS40

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon L830 versus Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L830 (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The L830 was introduced within a month of the ZS40 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the L830 matches up versus the ZS40 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L830 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon L830 Gallery & Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L830 offers exterior 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 ZS40 has measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

See the Nikon L830 versus Panasonic ZS40 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the L830 against the ZS40.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the L830 and ZS40 is 71 and 90 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the L830 and ZS40.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS40 to resolve more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.