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Nikon B500 vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
62
Overall
51

Nikon B500 vs Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs

Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Launched February 2016
Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ82
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Nikon B500 vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon B500 vs Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the B500 (16MP) and the FZ80 (18MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The B500 was launched 10 months prior to the FZ80 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the B500 scores vs the FZ80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Panasonic FZ80

 B500 FZ80 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Nikon B500

 FZ80 B500 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017February 2016More modern by 10 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon B500 and Panasonic FZ80

 B500 FZ80 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon B500 vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon B500 enjoys external dimensions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ80 has sizing of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") accompanied by a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

Examine the Nikon B500 vs Panasonic FZ80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the B500 and the FZ80.

Nikon B500 vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the B500 and FZ80 is 68 and 63 respectively.

Nikon B500 vs Panasonic FZ80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B500 vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The pic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the B500 and FZ80.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FZ80 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged B500 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon B500 vs Panasonic FZ80 sensor size comparison

Nikon B500 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B500 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B500 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography info
37
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
59
you can focus manually
good resolution (18MP)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon B500
Street photography with Panasonic FZ80
52
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others (541 grams)
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (616 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B500 Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography details
51
excellent zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
good battery (600 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
58
long zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon B500
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ80
59
good battery (600 per charge)
has bluetooth
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
long zoom (900mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (541g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
59
offers focus by touch
good resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (20mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
more heavy than competition in class (616g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B500 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography highlights
45
rather wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good battery (600 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
57
you can focus manually
quite wide (20mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B500 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging highlights
27
rather wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than others (541 grams)
28
quite wide (20mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (616 grams)
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Nikon B500 vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B500 and Panasonic FZ80
 Nikon Coolpix B500Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix B500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Also called - Lumix DMC-FZ82
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-02-23 2017-01-04
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-900mm (39.1x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.4 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) 14.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 541g (1.19 lbs) 616g (1.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 600 shots 330 shots
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $300 $399