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Nikon L840 vs Panasonic LZ30

Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L840 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36

Nikon L840 vs Panasonic LZ30 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
  • Replaced the Nikon L830
Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 552g - 124 x 84 x 92mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Old Model is Panasonic LZ20
  • Newer Model is Panasonic LZ40
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Nikon L840 vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon L840 vs Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L840 (16MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L840 was unveiled 2 years after the LZ30 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the L840 scores versus the LZ30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Panasonic LZ30

 L840 LZ30 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2013More modern by 26 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Nikon L840

 LZ30 L840 

Common features in the Nikon L840 and Panasonic LZ30

 L840 LZ30 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon L840 vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon L840 offers physical measurements of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") with a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ30 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the L840 versus the LZ30.

Nikon L840 vs Panasonic LZ30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L840 and LZ30 is 67 and 66 respectively.

Nikon L840 vs Panasonic LZ30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L840 vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The image below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the L840 and LZ30.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The younger L840 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon L840 vs Panasonic LZ30 sensor size comparison

Nikon L840 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L840 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L840
Portrait photography with Panasonic LZ30
36
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L840 Street photography details
Panasonic LZ30 Street photography details
51
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (538g)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average (552g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L840 Sports photography advice
Panasonic LZ30 Sports photography advice
51
incredible zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
good battery pack (590 shots)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
good battery (380 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L840 Travel photography information
Panasonic LZ30 Travel photography information
57
good battery pack (590 shots)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
long zoom (855mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (538 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
56
good battery (380 per charge)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (552 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L840 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic LZ30 Landscape photography factors
43
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
good battery pack (590 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
45
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery (380 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L840 Vlogging advice
Panasonic LZ30 Vlogging advice
27
reasonably wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
more heavy than average in class (538 grams)
22
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than average (552g)
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Nikon L840 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L840 and Panasonic LZ30
 Nikon Coolpix L840Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L840 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-02-10 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-855mm (37.2x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.4 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) 4.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 538 grams (1.19 pounds) 552 grams (1.22 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 590 pictures 380 pictures
Battery type AA AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 0r 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $400 $230