The P520 has a NIKKOR lens with a 42 × optical zoom at a resolution of 18 MP, an image stabilizer with movable lens system and a tilt-angle 3.2-inch screen on the back. The camera is full HD. Capable and using the built-in GPS sensor can also geographical indications in the form of geotagged images to be incorporated into the

The L820 has a little spotty, but much cheaper. It has nevertheless still a 30 times optical zoom with a resolution of 16 MP. She is also capable of full HD only has a permanently mounted 3-inch screen on the back.

The COOLPIX P520 will be available in black, red and anthracite from mid-March are available for 429 € (586 US$) in the trade, the COOLPIX L820 will be available from mid-February to be available in the colors black, red, blue and violet for 249 € (340 US$).