Nikon L830 vs Panasonic ZS45

Below is a extended analysis of the Nikon L830 and Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L830 (16MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L830 was manufactured 12 months before the ZS45 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the L830 grades vs the ZS45 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L830 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L830 Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L830 offers exterior measurements of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") and a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS45 has dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the L830 and the ZS45.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L830 and ZS45 is 71 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the L830 and ZS45.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos however you really should take the production date of the products into consideration. The older L830 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.