• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 480.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 23.00mm - 855.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic ZS19 advantages over Nikon L840

  • Slower slow-motion
    220 fps vs 120 fps
    Supports slower slow-mo
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Thinner
    28 mm vs 96 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    202g vs 538g
    Lighter weight
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Nikon L840 advantages over Panasonic ZS19

  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • More telephoto lens reach
    855 mm vs 480 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 740 vs 260 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More dots on screen
    921k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic ZS20

Panasonic ZS19
Panasonic ZS20
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • $217
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Built-in GPS
Nikon L840
Panasonic ZS20
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $217
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Touchscreen

Compared to Panasonic ZS30

Panasonic ZS19
Panasonic ZS30
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure
  • $319
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
Nikon L840
Panasonic ZS30
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $319
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Touchscreen

Compared to Panasonic ZS25

Panasonic ZS19
Panasonic ZS25
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Longer exposure
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
Nikon L840
Panasonic ZS25
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $350
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compared to Nikon L830

Panasonic ZS19
Nikon L830
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Thinner
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Tiltable Screen
Nikon L840
Nikon L830
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Shoots 60p video

Compared to Nikon B500

Panasonic ZS19
Nikon B500
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Touchscreen
  • $322
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen
Nikon L840
Nikon B500
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • $322
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Bluetooth
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