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Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ80

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 DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
62
Overall
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Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ80 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
  • Released February 2016
Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ82
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Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the B700 (20MP) and the FZ80 (18MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The B700 was manufactured 10 months earlier than the FZ80 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the B700 matches up versus the FZ80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B700 over the Panasonic FZ80

 B700 FZ80 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Nikon B700

 FZ80 B700 
ReleasedJanuary 2017February 2016Newer by 10 months
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon B700 and Panasonic FZ80

 B700 FZ80 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon B700 features exterior measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") having a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ80 has specifications 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 change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the B700 versus the FZ80.

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the B700 and FZ80 is 65 and 63 respectively.

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The pic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the B700 and FZ80.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon B700 to give extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged B700 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ80 sensor size comparison

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B700 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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you can focus manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon B700 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ80 as a Street photography camera
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screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (565g)
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image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
has touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (616g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B700 Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography features
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excellent zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (350 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon B700
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ80
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good battery pack (350 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (1440mm)
heavier than competition (565g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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has touch to focus
good resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (20mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
more heavy than average (616 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B700 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography highlights
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has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (20mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B700 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging advice
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quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
missing mic support
heavier than competition (565 grams)
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relatively wide (20mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than average (616g)
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Nikon B700 vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B700 and Panasonic FZ80
 Nikon Coolpix B700Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix B700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FZ82
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-02-23 2017-01-04
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 921 thousand dots 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.50 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
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 / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 565 gr (1.25 pounds) 616 gr (1.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7")
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 images 330 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL23 -
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
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $500 $399