Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ35
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![Nikon Coolpix L840 front Nikon Coolpix L840 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-L840/Nikon-L840-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ35/Panasonic-FZ35-front.jpg)
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Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-855mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
- 538g - 114 x 89 x 96mm
- Announced February 2015
- Superseded the Nikon L830
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
- 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
- Released July 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
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Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview
Below is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the L840 (16MP) and FZ35 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The L840 was unveiled 4 years later than the FZ35 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the L840 scores against the FZ35 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ35 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L840 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L840 Gallery & Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Panasonic FZ35
L840 | FZ35 | |||
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Released | February 2015 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 56 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Nikon L840
FZ35 | L840 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Nikon L840 and Panasonic FZ35
L840 | FZ35 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon L840 comes with exterior dimensions of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") along with a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ35 has proportions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).
Look at the Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ35 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the L840 and the FZ35.
![Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L840-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ35-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L840 and FZ35 is 67 and 72 respectively.
![Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L840-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ35-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L840 and FZ35.
As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon L840 to give you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern L840 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L840-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ35-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L840-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ35-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L840 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L840 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FZ38 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2015-02-10 | 2010-07-06 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine V |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 23-855mm (37.2x) | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.5 | f/2.8-4.4 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 921k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.4 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) | 8.50 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 538 gr (1.19 lbs) | 397 gr (0.88 lbs) |
Dimensions | 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") | 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 590 pictures | - |
Battery style | AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $400 | $999 |