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Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon Coolpix B700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
70
Overall
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Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Nikon B700
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Launched February 2016
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS70
Photography Glossary

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the B700 (20MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The B700 was revealed 24 months earlier than the ZS80 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon B700 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the B700 scores against the ZS80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Panasonic ZS80

 B700 ZS80 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Nikon B700

 ZS80 B700 
IntroducedFebruary 2018February 2016Newer by 24 months
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon B700 and Panasonic ZS80

 B700 ZS80 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon B700 comes with outside measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS80 has proportions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the B700 vs the ZS80.

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the B700 and ZS80 is 65 and 86 respectively.

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the B700 and ZS80.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos although you would want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged B700 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B700 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography info
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you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
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has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon B700 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Street photography camera
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screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (565g)
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screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B700 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography factors
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incredible zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery life (350 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (380 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B700 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography details
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good battery life (350 shots)
has bluetooth
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (1440mm)
more heavy than competition (565g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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better than average battery power (380 per charge)
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B700 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B700 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging highlights
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quite wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (565g)
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decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no external mic port
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Nikon B700 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B700 and Panasonic ZS80
 Nikon Coolpix B700Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix B700 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Also Known as - Lumix DC-TZ95
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-02-23 2018-02-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-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 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 921 thousand dot 2,330 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.50 m (at Auto ISO) 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 565 gr (1.25 lb) 327 gr (0.72 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 350 photographs 380 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL23 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $500 $448