Nikon L840 vs Panasonic ZS30
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Nikon L840 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs
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- 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
- Replaced the Nikon L830
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- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Announced January 2013
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS25
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS35
Nikon L840 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Nikon L840 versus Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L840 (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe L840 was launched 2 years later than the ZS30 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the L840 scores vs the ZS30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon L840 vs Panasonic ZS30 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L840 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L840 Gallery & Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Panasonic ZS30
L840 | ZS30 | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | January 2013 | More recent by 26 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 920k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Nikon L840
ZS30 | L840 | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L840 and Panasonic ZS30
L840 | ZS30 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Nikon L840 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L840 enjoys outer measurements of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS30 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check the Nikon L840 versus Panasonic ZS30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the L840 against the ZS30.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the L840 and ZS30 is 67 and 92 respectively.
Nikon L840 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L840 and ZS30.
As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS30 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger L840 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon L840 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L840 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L840 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 |
Alternate name | - | Lumix DMC-TZ40 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2015-02-10 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
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 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 23-855mm (37.2x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.5 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 15s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1200s |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.4fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) | 6.40 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 538g (1.19 lb) | 198g (0.44 lb) |
Physical 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 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 photos | 260 photos |
Type of battery | 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 |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $400 | $250 |