Nikon L840 vs Panasonic ZS1
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Nikon L840 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs
(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
- Older Model is Nikon L830
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Revealed May 2009
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ6
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In this article, we are reviewing the Nikon L840 vs Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the L840 (16MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the L840 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") feature different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe L840 was released 5 years after the ZS1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the L840 matches up against the ZS1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L840 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The complete galleries are available at Nikon L840 Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Panasonic ZS1
| L840 | ZS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2015 |  | May 2009 | Newer by 70 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Nikon L840
| ZS1 | L840 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon L840 and Panasonic ZS1
| L840 | ZS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither provides Touch display |
Nikon L840 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L840 provides exterior 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 ZS1 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the L840 versus the ZS1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L840 and ZS1 is 67 and 91 respectively.
Nikon L840 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the L840 and ZS1.
Plainly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The L840 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon L840 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern L840 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
Nikon L840 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon L840 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L840 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix L840 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 |
| Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ6 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2015-02-10 | 2009-05-14 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 23-855mm (37.2x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.5 | f/3.3-4.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 6.3 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 921k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 7.4fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| 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) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 538 gr (1.19 lb) | 229 gr (0.50 lb) |
| Dimensions | 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 photos | - |
| Battery form | AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SC/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $400 | $0 |
