Nikon L840 vs Panasonic G1

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon L840 vs Panasonic G1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the L840 (16MP) and G1 (12MP) and the L840 (1/2.3") and G1 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The L840 was brought out 6 years after the G1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the L840 scores against the G1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L840 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L840 Gallery and Panasonic G1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon L840 comes with external 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) while the Panasonic G1 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the L840 and the G1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the L840 and G1 is 67 and 82 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L840 and G1.

As you can see, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The L840 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Nikon L840 will result in more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent L840 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.