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Nikon L840 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
67 Imaging
41 Features
48 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L840 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
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Nikon L840 vs Panasonic ZS25 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
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Older Model is Nikon L830
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS20
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS30
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Nikon L840 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon L840 vs Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the L840 (16MP) and the ZS25 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L840 was announced 2 years after the ZS25 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the L840 matches up vs the ZS25 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Panasonic ZS25

		

		

			
 L840 ZS25 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2013Newer by 26 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Nikon L840

		

		

			
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Common features in the Nikon L840 and Panasonic ZS25

		

		

			
 L840 ZS25 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither features Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon L840 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L840 enjoys exterior dimensions of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") having a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS25 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check the Nikon L840 vs Panasonic ZS25 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the L840 and the ZS25.
Nikon L840 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L840 and ZS25 is 67 and 93 respectively.
Nikon L840 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon L840 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the L840 and ZS25.
To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of photos but you should consider the age  of the products into consideration. The younger L840 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Nikon L840 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon L840 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon L840 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon L840 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Portrait photography information
36
 resolution is good (16MP)
 offers face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
32
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 can't use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Nikon L840
Street photography with Panasonic ZS25
51
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 heavier than average in class (538 grams)
66
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes focus via touch
 lighter than competition in class (193g)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Nikon L840 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography information
51
 amazing zoom range (23-855mm  37.2 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 great battery (590 per charge)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
45
 long zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery power (260 shots)
 no phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Nikon L840 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic ZS25 as a Travel photography camera
57
 great battery (590 shots)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (23mm)
 long reach (855mm)
 no Time Lapse function
 heavier than average in class (538g)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
69
 lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
 includes focus via touch
 resolution is good (16MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 great reach (480mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 low battery power (260 per charge)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Nikon L840 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZS25 as a Landscape photography camera
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 relatively wide (23mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 great battery (590 shots)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 no Time Lapse function
43
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 low battery power (260 shots)
 does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon L840 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging features
27
 relatively wide (23mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no mic jack
 heavier than average in class (538 grams)
34
 fairly wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (193 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have microphone socket
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Nikon L840 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L840 and Panasonic ZS25
 Nikon Coolpix L840Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L840 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-02-10 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-855mm (37.2x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.4 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) 6.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 538g (1.19 lb) 193g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 260 pictures
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $400 $300