Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Nikon L840 and Panasonic FZ80 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon L840 has external dimensions of 114 x 89 x 96 mm (4.49 x 3.5 x 3.78″) and weighs 538 g (1.19 lb / 18.98 oz) (including batteries). Panasonic FZ80 has external dimensions of 130 x 94 x 119 mm (5.12 x 3.7 x 4.69″) and weighs 616 g (1.36 lb / 21.73 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Nikon L840 and the Panasonic FZ80. Nikon L840 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 16mm narrower, 5mm shorter and 23mm thinner than Panasonic FZ80.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Nikon L840 and Panasonic FZ80.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon L840 and Panasonic FZ80.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Nikon L840 is 78g lighter than the Panasonic FZ80 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Nikon Coolpix L840 nor Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 (Lumix DMC-FZ82) provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Nikon L840 and Panasonic FZ80's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Nikon L840 features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Panasonic FZ80 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to L840.