Nikon L840 vs Panasonic ZS50

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon L840 and Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the L840 (16MP) and ZS50 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L840 was announced 2 months after the ZS50 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the L840 matches up against the ZS50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L840 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon L840 Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L840 features outside measurements 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 ZS50 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Nikon L840 and Panasonic ZS50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the L840 vs the ZS50.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the L840 and ZS50 is 67 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the L840 and ZS50.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon L840 to show greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively.