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Nikon L840 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon L840 vs Panasonic SZ10 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
  • Announced February 2015
  • Superseded the Nikon L830
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Released January 2015
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Nikon L840 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon L840 and Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L840 (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L840 was launched 2 months later than the SZ10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the L840 grades vs the SZ10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Panasonic SZ10

 L840 SZ10 
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Nikon L840

 SZ10 L840 

Common features in the Nikon L840 and Panasonic SZ10

 L840 SZ10 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2015Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon L840 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L840 offers physical 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) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the L840 compared to the SZ10.

Nikon L840 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the L840 and SZ10 is 67 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L840 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L840 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the L840 and SZ10.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos though you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account.

Nikon L840 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Nikon L840 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L840 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L840 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Portrait photography camera
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L840 Street photography features
Panasonic SZ10 Street photography features
51
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others (538 grams)
70
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (177g)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L840 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography highlights
51
great zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery power (590 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.4 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L840 Travel photography details
Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography details
57
better than average battery power (590 per charge)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long reach (855mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (538 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
lighter than competition in class (177 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery life (200 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L840 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography advice
43
reasonably wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
better than average battery power (590 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L840
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ10
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reasonably wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
heavier than others (538 grams)
32
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (177 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Nikon L840 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L840 and Panasonic SZ10
 Nikon Coolpix L840Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L840 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-02-10 2015-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-855mm (37.2x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.4fps 1.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) 5.20 m
Flash options - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 538g (1.19 lbs) 177g (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 pictures 200 pictures
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $400 $200