Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS80

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon A900 vs Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the A900 (20MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A900 was released 24 months earlier than the ZS80 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A900 scores versus the ZS80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix A900 & Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The complete galleries are available at Nikon A900 Gallery & Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon A900 enjoys external dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS80 has specifications of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the A900 versus the ZS80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and ZS80 is 88 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A900 and ZS80.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of images though you will need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older A900 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.