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Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ60 Key Specs

Nikon L840
(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
  • Launched February 2015
  • Old Model is Nikon L830
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
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Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the L840 (16MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L840 was launched 2 years later than the FZ60 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the L840 grades versus the FZ60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Panasonic FZ60

 L840 FZ60 
ReleasedFebruary 2015July 2012More recent by 32 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Nikon L840

 FZ60 L840 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon L840 and Panasonic FZ60

 L840 FZ60 
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L840 has got physical 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) while the Panasonic FZ60 has measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ60 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the L840 compared to the FZ60.

Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the L840 and FZ60 is 67 and 68 respectively.

Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L840 and FZ60.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you really should take the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher L840 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L840 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Portrait photography camera
36
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L840 Street photography information
Panasonic FZ60 Street photography information
51
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average (538 grams)
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (493 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L840
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ60
51
excellent zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery power (590 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
55
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery pack (450 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L840 Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography information
57
better than average battery power (590 CIPA)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
long reach (855mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average (538 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
57
great battery pack (450 per charge)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (493 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L840 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography info
43
relatively wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery power (590 shots)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
50
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (450 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L840 Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging information
27
relatively wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
heavier than average (538 grams)
27
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (493 grams)
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Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L840 and Panasonic FZ60
 Nikon Coolpix L840Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L840 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FZ62
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-02-10 2012-07-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-855mm (37.2x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.4 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) 13.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 538 grams (1.19 pounds) 493 grams (1.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 450 shots
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $400 $350