Nikon L120 vs Panasonic FZ80
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Nikon L120 vs Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs
(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
- Succeeded the Nikon L110
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Released January 2017
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ82
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Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon L120 vs Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the L120 (14MP) and FZ80 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe L120 was announced 6 years earlier than the FZ80 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon L120 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the L120 scores versus the FZ80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Nikon L120 vs Panasonic FZ80 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L120 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon L120 Gallery and Panasonic FZ80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L120 over the Panasonic FZ80
| L120 | FZ80 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Nikon L120
| FZ80 | L120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2017 |  | February 2011 | More modern by 71 months |
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Crisper screen (+119k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L120 and Panasonic FZ80
| L120 | FZ80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Nikon L120 vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L120 offers external dimensions of 110mm x 77mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 431 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ80 has proportions 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 vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the L120 compared to the FZ80.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the L120 and FZ80 is 75 and 63 respectively.
Nikon L120 vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L120 and FZ80.
As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FZ80 to deliver greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged L120 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon L120 vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L120 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix L120 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 |
| Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FZ82 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2011-02-09 | 2017-01-04 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 14 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 49 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | 20-1200mm (60.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 1,040k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.00 m | 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | 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 |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 431 gr (0.95 lb) | 616 gr (1.36 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 77 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.1") | 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") |
| 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 photographs | 330 photographs |
| Battery form | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $300 | $399 |