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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix L830 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 [S]ave

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General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40Nikon Coolpix L830
BrandPanasonicNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberZS40L830
Alternate model number(s)
  • tz60
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Camera formatCompactMid-Sized
Release year (year)20142013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)111111
Width (mm)3491
Height (mm)6476
Weight (g)240508
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)18.116.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.261.34
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score36-
Dxo color depth score (bit)19-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)10.6-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)117-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1920 x 1920(3.7 mp 1:1)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2448 x 2448(6.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 1840(6.0 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3664 x 3664(13.4 mp 1:1)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 4896 x 2752(13.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4896 x 3264(16.0 mp 3:2)
  • 4896 x 3672(18.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
  • mpo
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)106.7
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)240240
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD or MP4 with stereo audioMOV (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC stereo)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 12 elements in 9 groups with 5 Aspherical elements, 10 Aspherical surfaces and 3 ED elementsZoom-Nikkor ED VR; 12 elements in 9 groups (2 ED elements)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 720.0023.00 - 765.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.00 - 129.004.00 - 136.00
Zoom ratio (x)3034
Aperture range (f)0.16 - 0.300.17 - 0.33
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / 23pt / 1pt / Spot / Touch AreaContrast Detection: Center, Face priority, Manual with 99 focus areas, Subject tracking, Target Finding AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF: 0.2-inch, 200K dots equiv. LCD; 100% Coverage, Lens 19.6x Magnification: Approx. 2.56x / 0.46x (35 mm camera equivalent)-
Focus peaking+-
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.46-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)2.56-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)920,000921,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)16-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)3,2003,200
Minimum iso (native)100125
Iso settingsAuto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400*, High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400); *Extended ISOAuto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*; *Available when using Auto mode
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/1500 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, SpotMatrix, Center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2x), Spot (digital zoom 2X or more)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure+-
Creative exposure modesPanorama Shot, Scene (Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Handheld Night Shot,Food, Baby1, Baby2Back Light, Beach, Black and White Copy, Close Up, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama, Fireworks Show, Food, Museum, Night Landscape
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash off
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow syncro
  • w/ red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 0.6 - 6.4m (Wide), 1.0 - 3.3m (Tele)Auto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 9.0m [T]: 1.5 to 4.5m
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support+-
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
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Included memory (MB)120
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi+-
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps+-
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control+-
Remote control type
  • via wi-fi
-
Connections (extended)
  • built-in gps
  • built-in wi-fi with nfc
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
  • dc input
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)106.7
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)65
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)300680
Battery form factorProprietary4 x AA
Usable battery types
  • 1250mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 3.6v
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposables; nimh rechargeables
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable4 x Alkaline AAs
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • adobe reader
  • loiloscope (trial version)
  • photofunstudio 9.3 pe
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features30x zoom with optical image stabilization, EVF, 1080p60 video, 10fps full-res burst shooting, built-in Wi-Fi with NFCAvailable in black or red.



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