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Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L840 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47

Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

Nikon L840
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-855mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 538g - 114 x 89 x 96mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Succeeded the Nikon L830
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Older Model is Panasonic FZ100
  • New Model is Panasonic FZ300
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Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the L840 (16MP) and FZ200 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L840 was revealed 2 years later than the FZ200 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the L840 grades versus the FZ200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Panasonic FZ200

 L840 FZ200 
IntroducedFebruary 2015July 2012Fresher by 32 months
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Nikon L840

 FZ200 L840 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon L840 and Panasonic FZ200

 L840 FZ200 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L840 has external dimensions of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") and a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ200 has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Compare the Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the L840 versus the FZ200.

Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the L840 and FZ200 is 67 and 65 respectively.

Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the L840 and FZ200.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon L840 to result in greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more recent L840 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L840 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
48
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L840 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ200 Street photography highlights
51
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (538g)
57
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (588g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L840 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography factors
51
amazing zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (590 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
46
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery pack (540 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L840 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography advice
57
better than average battery power (590 shots)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
long reach (855mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (538g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
55
great battery pack (540 shots)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (588 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L840 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Landscape photography camera
43
quite wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (590 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
48
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (540 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L840 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Vlogging camera
27
quite wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
heavier than competition (538 grams)
63
rather wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average in class (588g)
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Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L840 and Panasonic FZ200
 Nikon Coolpix L840Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L840 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-02-10 2012-07-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-855mm (37.2x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.4 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) 13.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 538 grams (1.19 lb) 588 grams (1.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 114
Other
Battery life 590 photos 540 photos
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $400 $499