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Nikon L830 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L830 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic ZS70 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
  • Earlier Model is Nikon L820
  • Replacement is Nikon L840
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS60
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS80
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Nikon L830 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Nikon L830 versus Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L830 (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L830 was released 4 years prior to the ZS70 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the L830 grades against the ZS70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Panasonic ZS70

 L830 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Nikon L830

 ZS70 L830 
IntroducedApril 2017January 2014Newer by 39 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L830 and Panasonic ZS70

 L830 ZS70 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L830 offers exterior measurements of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") having a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS70 has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the L830 and the ZS70.

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L830 and ZS70 is 71 and 87 respectively.

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The picture below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L830 and ZS70.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS70 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged L830 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L830 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L830 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Portrait photography camera
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good resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L830 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography info
53
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (508g)
76
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L830 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography info
51
great zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
good battery (390 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
61
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 shots)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L830
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS70
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good battery (390 per charge)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
very long zoom (765mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (508g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
79
good battery pack (380 per charge)
supports focus by touch
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L830 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography information
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decently wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
good battery (390 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L830
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS70
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decently wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than average in class (508 grams)
74
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
missing external mic jack
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Nikon L830 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L830 and Panasonic ZS70
 Nikon Coolpix L830Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L830 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-07 2017-04-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-765mm (33.3x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.00 m (Auto ISO) 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 508g (1.12 lbs) 322g (0.71 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 pictures 380 pictures
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $300 $450