Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ1000

In this article, we will be matching up the Nikon L840 versus Panasonic FZ1000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the L840 (16MP) and the FZ1000 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the L840 (1/2.3") and FZ1000 (1") enjoy different sensor size.

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The L840 was manufactured 9 months after the FZ1000 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the L840 grades vs the FZ1000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L840 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L840 Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon L840 has got physical measurements of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") with a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ1000 has specifications of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") and a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the L840 compared to the FZ1000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the L840 and FZ1000 is 67 and 55 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L840 and FZ1000.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The L840 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic FZ1000 will produce extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent L840 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.