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Nikon L840 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L840 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Nikon L840 vs Panasonic ZS70 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
  • Released February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Nikon L830
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS80
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Nikon L840 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Nikon L840 versus Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L840 (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L840 was brought out 3 years before the ZS70 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the L840 grades against the ZS70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Panasonic ZS70

 L840 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Nikon L840

 ZS70 L840 
ReleasedApril 2017February 2015Newer by 26 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L840 and Panasonic ZS70

 L840 ZS70 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing

Nikon L840 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L840 features external dimensions of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") with a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS70 has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the L840 vs the ZS70.

Nikon L840 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the L840 and ZS70 is 67 and 87 respectively.

Nikon L840 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L840 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The pic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L840 and ZS70.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS70 to render more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged L840 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon L840 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Nikon L840 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L840 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L840 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography info
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decent MP (16MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L840
Street photography with Panasonic ZS70
51
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others in class (538g)
76
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L840 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography details
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incredible zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (590 shots)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
61
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (380 shots)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L840 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Travel photography camera
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better than average battery life (590 shots)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
long reach (855mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (538 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
79
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
provides touch to focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L840 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Landscape photography camera
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rather wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
better than average battery life (590 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
62
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L840 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging advice
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rather wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
heavier than others in class (538 grams)
74
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of external mic jack
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Nikon L840 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L840 and Panasonic ZS70
 Nikon Coolpix L840Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L840 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-02-10 2017-04-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-855mm (37.2x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.4fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 538g (1.19 pounds) 322g (0.71 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 images 380 images
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $400 $450