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Nikon L840 vs Olympus E-3

The Nikon Coolpix L840 and the Olympus E-3 are two digital cameras that were officially introduced, respectively, in February 2015 and October 2007. The L840 is a fixed lens compact, while the E-3 is a DSLR. The cameras are based on a 1/2.3-inch (L840) and a Four Thirds (E-3) sensor. The Nikon has a resolution of 15.9 megapixels, whereas the Olympus provides 10 MP.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications
Nikon L840
versus
Olympus E-3
Nikon L840   Olympus E-3
Fixed lens compact camera Digital single lens reflex
22.5-855mm f/3.0-6.5 Four Thirds lenses
15.9 MP – 1/2.3" sensor 10 MP – Four Thirds sensor
1080/60i Video no Video
ISO 100-6,400 ISO 100-3,200
No viewfinder, LCD framing Optical viewfinder
3.0" LCD – 921k dots 2.5" LCD – 230k dots
Tilting screen (no touchscreen) Swivel screen (not touch-sensitive)
7.4 shutter flaps per second 5 shutter flaps per second
Lens-based stabilizationIn-body stabilization
not weather sealedWeathersealed body
590 shots per battery charge750 shots per battery charge
113 x 78 x 96 mm, 538 g 142 x 116 x 75 mm, 876 g
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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Nikon Coolpix L840 and the Olympus E-3? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

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Body comparison

The side-by-side display below illustrates the physical size and weight of the Nikon L840 and the Olympus E-3. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three successive views from the front, the top, and the rear are shown. All width, height and depth measures are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

The L840 can be obtained in two different colors (black, red), while the E-3 is only available in black.

Size Nikon L840 vs Olympus E-3
Compare L840 versus E-3 top
Comparison L840 or E-3 rear

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Olympus E-3 is considerably larger (87 percent) than the Nikon L840. It is noteworthy in this context that the E-3 is splash and dust-proof, while the L840 does not feature any corresponding weather-sealing.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete and possibly misleading, as the L840 has a lens built in, whereas the E-3 is an interchangeable lens camera that requires a separate lens. Attaching the latter will add extra weight and bulk to the setup. You can compare the optics available for the E-3 and their specifications in the Four Thirds Lens Catalog.

The table below summarizes the key physical specs of the two cameras alongside a broader set of comparators. In case you want to display and compare another camera duo, you can use the CAM-parator app to select your camera combination among a large number of options.

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Nikon L840 113 mm 78 mm 96 mm 538 g 590 i Feb 2015 US$ 299ebay.com
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Olympus E-3 142 mm 116 mm 75 mm 876 g 750 i Oct 2007 US$ 1 699ebay.com
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Canon SX60 128 mm 93 mm 114 mm 650 g 340 i Sep 2014 US$ 549ebay.com
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Canon SX520 120 mm 82 mm 92 mm 441 g 210 i Jul 2014 US$ 399ebay.com
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Canon SX530 120 mm 82 mm 92 mm 442 g 210 i Jan 2015 US$ 429ebay.com
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Nikon B500 114 mm 78 mm 95 mm 541 g 600 i Jan 2016 US$ 299ebay.com
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Nikon B600 122 mm 82 mm 99 mm 500 g 280 i Jan 2019 US$ 349ebay.com
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Nikon B700 125 mm 85 mm 107 mm 565 g 350 i Feb 2016 US$ 499ebay.com
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Nikon P900 140 mm 103 mm 137 mm 899 g 360 i Mar 2015 US$ 599ebay.com
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Olympus E-1 141 mm 104 mm 81 mm 738 g 750 i Jun 2003 US$ 1 699ebay.com
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Olympus E-5 142 mm 117 mm 75 mm 873 g 750 i Sep 2010 US$ 1 699ebay.com
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Olympus E-30 142 mm 108 mm 75 mm 701 g 750 i Nov 2008 US$ 1 299ebay.com
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Olympus E-510 136 mm 92 mm 68 mm 538 g 750 i Mar 2007 US$ 799ebay.com
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Olympus E-520 136 mm 92 mm 68 mm 535 g 750 i May 2008 US$ 699ebay.com
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Sony H200 123 mm 83 mm 87 mm 530 g 240 i Jan 2013 US$ 249ebay.com
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Sony H400 130 mm 95 mm 122 mm 628 g 300 i Feb 2014 US$ 319ebay.com
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Sony HX80 102 mm 58 mm 36 mm 245 g 390 i Mar 2016 US$ 349ebay.com
Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.
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The price is, of course, an important factor in any camera decision. The manufacturer’s suggested retail prices give an idea on the placement of the camera in the maker’s lineup and the broader market. The L840 was launched at a lower price than the E-3, despite having a lens built in. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down.

Sensor comparison

The size of the imaging sensor is a crucial determinant of image quality. All other things equal, a large sensor will have larger individual pixel-units that offer better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Further, a large sensor camera will give the photographer additional creative options when using shallow depth-of-field to isolate a subject from its background. On the downside, larger sensors tend to be more expensive and lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.

Of the two cameras under consideration, the Nikon L840 features a 1/2.3-inch sensor and the Olympus E-3 a Four Thirds sensor. The sensor area in the E-3 is 704 percent bigger. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 5.6 and 2.0. Both cameras feature a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 4:3.

Nikon L840 and Olympus E-3 sensor measures

Despite having a smaller sensor, the Nikon L840 offers a higher resolution of 15.9 megapixels, compared with 10 MP of the Olympus E-3. This megapixels advantage comes at the cost of a higher pixel density and a smaller size of the individual pixel (with a pixel pitch of 1.33μm versus 4.74μm for the E-3). However, it should be noted that the L840 is much more recent (by 7 years and 3 months) than the E-3, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that make it possible to gather light more efficiently. Coming back to sensor resolution, it should be mentioned that the L840 has no anti-alias filter installed, so that it can capture all the detail its sensor resolves.

The resolution advantage of the Nikon L840 implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the L840 for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 23 x 17.3 inches or 58.5 x 43.9 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 18.4 x 13.8 inches or 46.8 x 35.1 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 15.4 x 11.5 inches or 39 x 29.3 cm. The corresponding values for the Olympus E-3 are 18.2 x 13.7 inches or 46.3 x 34.7 cm for good quality, 14.6 x 10.9 inches or 37.1 x 27.8 cm for very good quality, and 12.2 x 9.1 inches or 30.9 x 23.2 cm for excellent quality prints.

The Nikon Coolpix L840 has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 6400. The corresponding ISO settings for the Olympus E-3 are ISO 100 to ISO 3200 (no boost).

Technology-wise, both cameras are equipped with CMOS (Complementary Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor) sensors. Both cameras use a Bayer filter for capturing RGB colors on a square grid of photosensors. This arrangement is found in most digital cameras.

L840 versus E-3 MP

Since 2007, DXO Mark has published sensor performance measurements that have been derived using a consistent methodology. This service is based on lab testing and assigns an overall score to each camera sensor, as well as ratings for dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), color depth ("DXO Portrait"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"). The following table provides an overview of the physical sensor characteristics, as well as the sensor quality measurements for a selection of comparators.

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Nikon L840 1/2.3 15.9 4608 34561080/60i20.211.672147
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Olympus E-3 Four Thirds 10.0 3648 2736i21.610.557156
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Canon SX60 1/2.3 14.2 4608 30721080/60p19.210.812739
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Canon SX520 1/2.3 15.9 4608 34561080/30p20.111.567246
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Canon SX530 1/2.3 15.9 4608 34561080/30p20.211.671247
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Nikon B500 1/2.3 15.9 4608 34561080/60i20.311.781048
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Nikon B600 1/2.3 15.9 4608 34561080/30p20.712.2109552
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Nikon B700 1/2.3 20.2 5184 38884K/30p20.411.881848
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Nikon P900 1/2.3 15.9 4608 34561080/60p20.211.672747
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Olympus E-1 Four Thirds 4.9 2560 1920i20.09.7-14544
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Olympus E-5 Four Thirds 12.2 4032 3024720/30p21.610.551956
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Olympus E-30 Four Thirds 12.2 4032 3024i21.310.453055
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Olympus E-510 Four Thirds 10.0 3648 2736i21.210.044252
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Olympus E-520 Four Thirds 10.0 3648 2736i21.410.454855
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Sony H200 1/2.3 15.2 5184 2930720/30p19.911.252944
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Sony H400 1/2.3 19.9 5152 3864720/30p20.111.463045
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Sony HX80 1/2.3 18.0 4896 36721080/60p20.411.882248
Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age.
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Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but also of capturing video footage. The L840 indeed provides movie recording capabilities, while the E-3 does not. The highest resolution format that the L840 can use is 1080/60i.

Feature comparison

Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a variety of features. For example, the E-3 has an optical viewfinder, which can be very useful when shooting in bright sunlight. In contrast, the L840 relies on live view and the rear LCD for framing. The following table reports on some other key feature differences and similarities of the Nikon L840, the Olympus E-3, and comparable cameras.

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Nikon L840i i3.0 / 921 tilting i 1/4000s 7.4/s i i
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Olympus E-3optical i2.5 / 230 swivel i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
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Canon SX60922 i3.0 / 922 swivel i 1/2000s 6.4/s i i
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Canon SX520i i3.0 / 461 fixed i 1/2000s 1.6/s i i
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Canon SX530i i3.0 / 461 fixed i 1/2000s 1.6/s i i
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Nikon B500i i3.0 / 921 tilting i 1/4000s 7.4/s i i
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Nikon B600i i3.0 / 921 fixed i 1/4000s 7.4/s i i
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Nikon B700921 i3.0 / 921 swivel i 1/4000s 5.0/s i i
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Nikon P900921 i3.0 / 921 swivel i 1/4000s 7.0/s i i
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Olympus E-1optical i1.8 / 134 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Olympus E-5optical i3.0 / 920 swivel i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
12.
 
Olympus E-30optical i2.7 / 230 swivel i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
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Olympus E-510optical i2.5 / 215 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Olympus E-520optical i2.7 / 215 fixed i 1/4000s 3.5/s i i
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Sony H200i i3.0 / 460 fixed i 1/1500s 0.8/s i i
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Sony H400210 i3.0 / 460 fixed i 1/2000s 0.7/s i i
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Sony HX80638 i3.0 / 922 tilting i 1/2000s 10.0/s i i
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One feature that is present on the E-3, but is missing on the L840 is a top-level LCD. While being, of course, smaller than the rear screen, the control panel conveys some of the essential shooting information and can be convenient for quick and easy settings verification.

The E-3 has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing. This characteristic will be appreciated by vloggers and photographers who are interested in taking selfies. In contrast, the L840 does not have a selfie-screen.

The L840 writes its imaging data to SDXC cards, while the E-3 uses Compact Flash or xD Picture cards. The E-3 features dual card slots, which can be very useful in case a memory card fails. In contrast, the L840 only has one slot.

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Nikon Coolpix L840 and Olympus E-3 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

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Nikon L840istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Olympus E-3ii / iiii2.0iii
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Canon SX60istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Canon SX520istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Canon SX530istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon B500istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Nikon B600istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Nikon B700istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Nikon P900istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Olympus E-1ii / iiii2.0iii
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Olympus E-5istereo / iiimini2.0iii
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Olympus E-30ii / iiii2.0iii
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Olympus E-510ii / iiii2.0iii
14.
 
Olympus E-520ii / iiii2.0iii
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Sony H200imono / monoiii2.0iii
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Sony H400imono / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Sony HX80istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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It is notable that the L840 offers wifi support, while the E-3 does not. Wifi can be a very convenient means to transfer image data to an off-camera location.

Studio photographers will appreciate that the Olympus E-3 (unlike the L840) features a PC Sync socket, so that professional strobe lights can be controlled by the camera.

Both the L840 and the E-3 have been discontinued, but can regularly be found used on ebay. The E-3 was replaced by the Olympus E-5, while the L840 was followed by the Nikon B500. Further information on the features and operation of the L840 and E-3 can be found, respectively, in the Nikon L840 Manual (free pdf) or the online Olympus E-3 Manual.

Review summary

So what conclusions can be drawn? Is there a clear favorite between the Nikon L840 and the Olympus E-3? Which camera is better? A synthesis of the relative strong points of each of the models is listed below.

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Arguments in favor of the Nikon Coolpix L840:

  • More detail: Offers more megapixels (15.9 vs 10MP) with a 26% higher linear resolution.
  • Maximized detail: Lacks an anti-alias filter to exploit the sensor's full resolution potential.
  • Broader imaging potential: Can record not only still images but also 1080/60i movies.
  • Larger screen: Has a bigger rear LCD (3.0" vs 2.5") for image review and settings control.
  • More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (921k vs 230k dots).
  • Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (7.4 vs 5 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
  • Ready to shoot: Comes with a built-in lens, while the E-3 requires a separate lens.
  • More compact: Is smaller (113x78mm vs 142x116mm) and thus needs less room in the bag.
  • Less heavy: Is lighter even though it comes with a built-in lens (unlike the E-3).
  • Easier file upload: Has wifi built in for automatic backup or image transfer to the web.
  • Easier device pairing: Supports NFC for fast wireless image transfer over short distances.
  • More affordable: Was introduced at a lower price, despite coming with a built-in lens.
  • More modern: Reflects 7 years and 3 months of technical progress since the E-3 launch.

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Reasons to prefer the Olympus E-3:

  • Better moiré control: Has an anti-alias filter to avoid artificial patterns to appear in images.
  • Better image quality: Features bigger pixels on a larger sensor for higher quality imaging.
  • Richer colors: The pixel size advantage translates into images with better, more accurate colors.
  • More dynamic range: Larger pixels capture a wider spectrum of light and dark details.
  • Better low-light sensitivity: Larger pixels means good image quality even under poor lighting.
  • Easier framing: Has an optical viewfinder for image composition and settings control.
  • Easier setting verification: Features a control panel on top to check shooting parameters.
  • More flexible LCD: Has a swivel screen for odd-angle shots in portrait or landscape orientation.
  • More selfie-friendly: Has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing.
  • Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (1/8000s vs 1/4000s) to freeze action.
  • More flexible: Makes it possible to change lenses and thus to use specialty optics.
  • Longer lasting: Gets more shots (750 versus 590) out of a single battery charge.
  • Better sealing: Is splash and dust sealed for shooting in inclement weather conditions.
  • Better lighting: Features a hotshoe and can thus hold and trigger an external flash gun.
  • Better studio light control: Has a PC Sync socket to connect to professional strobe lights.
  • Greater peace of mind: Features a second card slot as a backup in case of memory card failure.
  • More heavily discounted: Has been around for much longer (launched in October 2007).

If the count of individual advantages (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the E-3 is the clear winner of the contest (17 : 13 points). However, the relative importance of the various individual camera aspects will vary according to personal preferences and needs, so that you might like to apply corresponding weights to the particular features before making a decision on a new camera. A professional wedding photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a travel photog, and a person interested in cityscapes has distinct needs from a macro shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

L840 13:17 E-3

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Nikon L840 and the Olympus E-3 place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best Superzoom Camera and Best DSLR Camera listings whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the comparison of technical specifications can provide a useful overview of the capabilities of different cameras, it remains incomplete and does no justice, for example, to the way the L840 or the E-3 perform in practice. At times, user reviews, such as those published at amazon, address these issues in a useful manner, but such feedback is on many occasions incomplete, inconsistent, and unreliable.

Expert reviews

This is why hands-on reviews by experts are important. The table below provides a synthesis of the camera assessments of some of the best known photo-gear review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

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Nikon L840..+ +....3.5/54/5 Feb 2015 US$ 299ebay.com
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Olympus E-3..88/100..+ +o4/5 Oct 2007 US$ 1 699ebay.com
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Canon SX603/5+ +..75/1004/54.5/5 Sep 2014 US$ 549ebay.com
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Canon SX520..+....3.5/53.5/5 Jul 2014 US$ 399ebay.com
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Canon SX530..+ +....4/54/5 Jan 2015 US$ 429ebay.com
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Nikon B500..+....4/53.5/5 Jan 2016 US$ 299ebay.com
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Nikon B600..+....3.5/53/5 Jan 2019 US$ 349ebay.com
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Nikon B700..+....4/54/5 Feb 2016 US$ 499ebay.com
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Nikon P900......77/1004/54/5 Mar 2015 US$ 599ebay.com
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Olympus E-1......+o.. Jun 2003 US$ 1 699ebay.com
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Olympus E-54/5....75/1004/54.5/5 Sep 2010 US$ 1 699ebay.com
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Olympus E-30......71/1004.5/54/5 Nov 2008 US$ 1 299ebay.com
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Olympus E-510..89/100..+ +3.5/54.5/5 Mar 2007 US$ 799ebay.com
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Olympus E-520..87/100..+ +4.5/54.5/5 May 2008 US$ 699ebay.com
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Sony H200........3.5/53.5/5 Jan 2013 US$ 249ebay.com
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Sony H400..o....3.5/53.5/5 Feb 2014 US$ 319ebay.com
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Sony HX80............ Mar 2016 US$ 349ebay.com
Note: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.
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The above review scores should be interpreted with care, though. The assessments were made in relation to similar cameras of the same technological generation. Hence, a score should always be seen in the context of the camera's market launch date and its price, and comparing ratings of very distinct cameras or ones that are far apart in terms of their release date have little meaning. Also, kindly note that some of the listed sites have over time developped their review approaches and their reporting style.

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Specifications: Nikon L840 vs Olympus E-3

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

Camera Specifications
Camera Model Nikon L840 Olympus E-3
Camera Type Fixed lens compact camera Digital single lens reflex
Camera Lens 22.5-855mm f/3.0-6.5 Four Thirds lenses
Launch Date February 2015 October 2007
Launch Price USD 299 USD 1,699
Sensor Specs Nikon L840 Olympus E-3
Sensor Technology CMOS CMOS
Sensor Format 1/2.3" Sensor Four Thirds Sensor
Sensor Size 6.17 x 4.55 mm 17.3 x 13.0 mm
Sensor Area 28.0735 mm2 224.9 mm2
Sensor Diagonal 7.7 mm 21.6 mm
Crop Factor 5.6x 2.0x
Sensor Resolution 15.9 Megapixels 10 Megapixels
Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 pixels 3648 x 2736 pixels
Pixel Pitch 1.33 μm 4.74 μm
Pixel Density 56.73 MP/cm2 4.44 MP/cm2
Moiré control no AA filter Anti-Alias filter
Movie Capability 1080/60i Video no Video
ISO Setting 100 - 6,400 ISO 100 - 3,200 ISO
DXO Sensor Quality (score) .. 56
DXO Color Depth (bits) .. 21.6
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) .. 10.5
DXO Low Light (ISO) .. 571
Screen Specs Nikon L840 Olympus E-3
Viewfinder Type no viewfinder Optical viewfinder
Viewfinder Field of View 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.58x
Top-Level Screen no Top Display Control Panel
LCD Framing Live View Live View
Rear LCD Size 3.0inch 2.5inch
LCD Resolution 921k dots 230k dots
LCD Attachment Tilting screen Swivel screen
Shooting Specs Nikon L840 Olympus E-3
Focus System Contrast-detect AF Phase-detect AF
Continuous Shooting 7.4 shutter flaps/s 5 shutter flaps/s
Image StabilizationLens-based stabilizationIn-body stabilization
Fill Flash Built-in Flash Built-in Flash
Storage Medium SDXC cards CF or XD cards
Single or Dual Card Slots Single card slot Dual card slots
Connectivity Specs Nikon L840 Olympus E-3
External Flash no Hotshoe Hotshoe
Studio Flash no PC Sync PC Sync socket
USB Connector USB 2.0 USB 2.0
HDMI Port micro HDMI no HDMI
Wifi Support Wifi built-in no Wifi
Near-Field Communication NFC built-in no NFC
Body Specs Nikon L840 Olympus E-3
Environmental Sealingnot weather sealedWeathersealed body
Battery Type Nikon 4xAA Olympus BLM-1
Battery Life (CIPA)590 shots per charge750 shots per charge
Body Dimensions 113 x 78 x 96 mm
(4.4 x 3.1 x 3.8 in)
142 x 116 x 75 mm
(5.6 x 4.6 x 3.0 in)
Camera Weight 538 g (19.0 oz) 876 g (30.9 oz)
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