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Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L840 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
51

Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ80 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
  • Launched February 2015
  • Replaced the Nikon L830
Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ82
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Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L840 (16MP) and the FZ80 (18MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The L840 was introduced 23 months before the FZ80 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the L840 matches up vs the FZ80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Panasonic FZ80

 L840 FZ80 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Nikon L840

 FZ80 L840 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017February 2015More modern by 23 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L840 and Panasonic FZ80

 L840 FZ80 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Nikon L840 comes with exterior dimensions of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") and a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ80 has specifications of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") and a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

Examine the Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the L840 compared to the FZ80.

Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L840 and FZ80 is 67 and 63 respectively.

Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L840 and FZ80.

Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FZ80 to produce extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged L840 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ80 sensor size comparison

Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L840 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ80 as a Portrait photography camera
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
58
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L840 Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ80 Street photography factors
51
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors (538g)
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (616g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L840 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ80 as a Sports photography camera
51
amazing zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
good battery (590 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
57
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L840 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ80 Travel photography factors
57
good battery (590 shots)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
very long zoom (855mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (538g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
59
provides focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (20mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than average in class (616g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L840 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ80 as a Landscape photography camera
43
decently wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
good battery (590 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
57
focusing manually
pretty wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L840 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging advice
27
decently wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
heavier than competitors (538g)
28
pretty wide (20mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
more heavy than average in class (616 grams)
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Nikon L840 vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L840 and Panasonic FZ80
 Nikon Coolpix L840Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L840 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FZ82
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-02-10 2017-01-04
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-855mm (37.2x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.4 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) 14.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 538g (1.19 lb) 616g (1.36 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7")
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 shots 330 shots
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $400 $399