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Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ70

Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ70 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
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Succeeded the Nikon L830
Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Revealed July 2013
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Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ70 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L840 (16MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L840 was brought out 20 months later than the FZ70 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the L840 grades versus the FZ70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Panasonic FZ70

 L840 FZ70 
RevealedFebruary 2015July 2013More recent by 20 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Nikon L840

 FZ70 L840 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon L840 and Panasonic FZ70

 L840 FZ70 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ70 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L840 has got outside measurements 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 FZ70 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the L840 versus the FZ70.

Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the L840 and FZ70 is 67 and 63 respectively.

Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L840 and FZ70.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you might want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent L840 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ70 sensor size comparison

Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L840 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography details
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L840 Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ70 Street photography advice
51
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (538g)
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (606g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L840
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ70
51
long zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery pack (590 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
55
great zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery (400 shots)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L840
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ70
57
better than average battery pack (590 CIPA)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
very long reach (855mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (538g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
55
great battery (400 per charge)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (20mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (606g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L840 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography factors
43
fairly wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (590 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
54
has manual focus
decently wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
saves RAW files
great battery (400 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L840 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ70 Vlogging details
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fairly wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (538g)
26
decently wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (606 grams)
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Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L840 and Panasonic FZ70
 Nikon Coolpix L840Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L840 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-02-10 2013-07-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-855mm (37.2x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.4 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 538 grams (1.19 lb) 606 grams (1.34 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 41
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 171
Other
Battery life 590 pictures 400 pictures
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $400 $300