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Nikon L120 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
75
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix L120 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Nikon L120 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Nikon L120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 431g - 110 x 77 x 78mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Replaced the Nikon L110
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
  • Released February 2018
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS70
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Nikon L120 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Nikon L120 vs Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the L120 (14MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L120 was introduced 8 years prior to the ZS80 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the L120 scores against the ZS80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Panasonic ZS80

 L120 ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Nikon L120

 ZS80 L120 
ReleasedFebruary 2018February 2011More modern by 85 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L120 and Panasonic ZS80

 L120 ZS80 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size

Nikon L120 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L120 comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS80 has sizing of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the L120 vs the ZS80.

Nikon L120 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L120 and ZS80 is 75 and 86 respectively.

Nikon L120 vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L120 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The picture underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L120 and ZS80.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to deliver extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged L120 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L120 vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Nikon L120 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L120 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L120
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS80
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
54
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Street photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
75
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
has focus via touch
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L120 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography factors
43
excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
has tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
61
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Travel photography camera
60
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
79
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L120 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography highlights
40
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
62
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L120 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Vlogging camera
27
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
73
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing mic support
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Nikon L120 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L120 and Panasonic ZS80
 Nikon Coolpix L120Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix L120 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Also called - Lumix DC-TZ95
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-02-09 2018-02-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD 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 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 431g (0.95 lb) 327g (0.72 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") 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 330 shots 380 shots
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots One One
Price at release $300 $448