Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic FZ80

Below is a detailed overview of the Nikon A1000 and Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the FZ80 (18MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was released 2 years later than the FZ80 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon A1000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A1000 grades against the FZ80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix A1000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon A1000 Gallery & Panasonic FZ80 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A1000 provides physical measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ80 has dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") and a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the A1000 against the FZ80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1000 and FZ80 is 86 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A1000 and FZ80.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ80 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern A1000 provides an edge in sensor tech.