Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FZ80

Below, we will be reviewing the Nikon A900 vs Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A900 (20MP) and the FZ80 (18MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A900 was manufactured 10 months before the FZ80 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A900 matches up versus the FZ80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix A900 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80. The entire galleries are available at Nikon A900 Gallery and Panasonic FZ80 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon A900 provides 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) whilst the Panasonic FZ80 has measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") having a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the A900 compared to the FZ80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A900 and FZ80 is 88 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A900 and FZ80.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon A900 to result in greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older A900 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.