Nikon L100 vs Panasonic FZ80

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon L100 and Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and FZ80 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L100 was launched 9 years prior to the FZ80 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon L100 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the L100 scores against the FZ80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L100 Gallery and Panasonic FZ80 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Nikon L100 has got physical measurements of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ80 has specifications of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") accompanied by a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the L100 and the FZ80.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L100 and FZ80 is 79 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L100 and FZ80.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic FZ80 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged L100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.