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 Nikon P500 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). Nikon P500 has external dimensions of 116 x 84 x 10 mm (4.57 x 3.31 x 4.06″) and weighs 494 g (1.09 lb / 17.43 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Nikon L840 and the Nikon P500. Nikon L840 is 2mm narrower and 7mm thinner than Nikon P500 but it is also 5mm taller.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Nikon L840 and Nikon P500.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon L840 and Nikon P500.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Nikon P500 is 44g lighter than the Nikon L840 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Nikon Coolpix L840 nor Nikon Coolpix P500 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 Nikon P500's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Both cameras feature
Tilting screens where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels.