Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ40

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon L840 and Panasonic FZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L840 (16MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L840 was unveiled 4 years later than the FZ40 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the L840 scores vs the FZ40 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L840 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The full galleries are provided at Nikon L840 Gallery and Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Nikon L840 features exterior measurements of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") having a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ40 has specifications of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the L840 compared to the FZ40.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the L840 and FZ40 is 67 and 68 respectively.

Often, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L840 and FZ40.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon L840 to provide extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher L840 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.