Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic ZS80
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![Nikon Coolpix AW120 front Nikon Coolpix AW120 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-AW120/Nikon-AW120-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-ZS80/Panasonic-ZS80-front.jpg)
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Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
- 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
- Revealed February 2014
- Old Model is Nikon AW110
- Later Model is Nikon AW130
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
- Released February 2018
- Also referred to as Lumix DC-TZ95
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS70
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Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic ZS80, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The AW120 was brought out 5 years before the ZS80 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the AW120 matches up vs the ZS80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic ZS80 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW120 and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon AW120 Gallery and Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Panasonic ZS80
AW120 | ZS80 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Nikon AW120
ZS80 | AW120 | |||
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Released | February 2018 | ![]() | February 2014 | More modern by 49 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper screen (+119k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon AW120 and Panasonic ZS80
AW120 | ZS80 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Nikon AW120 has got outside dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS80 has specifications of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic ZS80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the AW120 vs the ZS80.
![Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-AW120-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-ZS80-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the AW120 and ZS80 is 92 and 86 respectively.
![Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-AW120-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-ZS80-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the AW120 and ZS80.
As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS80 to provide more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged AW120 will be behind in sensor tech.
![Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-AW120-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-ZS80-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-AW120-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DC-ZS80-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW120 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix AW120 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DC-TZ95 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2014-02-07 | 2018-02-18 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | OLED monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,330 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | - | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 213g (0.47 lbs) | 327g (0.72 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photos | 380 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | - | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $350 | $448 |