Nikon L840 vs Panasonic ZS1

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.

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The 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.

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.

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).

Analyze the Nikon L840 vs Panasonic ZS1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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.