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Nikon L820 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
72
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix L820 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Nikon L820 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Nikon L820
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-675mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 470g - 111 x 76 x 85mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Earlier Model is Nikon L810
  • Replacement is Nikon L830
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Nikon L820 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Nikon L820 and Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the L820 (16MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L820 was revealed 6 years earlier than the ZS80 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon L820 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the L820 scores against the ZS80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Panasonic ZS80

 L820 ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Nikon L820

 ZS80 L820 
LaunchedFebruary 2018January 2013More modern by 61 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L820 and Panasonic ZS80

 L820 ZS80 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing

Nikon L820 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L820 features physical dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS80 has measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the L820 vs the ZS80.

Nikon L820 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the L820 and ZS80 is 72 and 86 respectively.

Nikon L820 vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L820 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The pic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the L820 and ZS80.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged L820 will be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon L820 vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Nikon L820 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L820 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L820
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS80
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
54
manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L820 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS80 Street photography info
38
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (470g)
75
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
has touch focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L820 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Sports photography camera
36
amazing zoom range (23-675mm 29.3 x zoom)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
61
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery power (380 per charge)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L820
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS80
56
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
great zoom (675mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (470 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
79
good battery power (380 shots)
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L820 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography details
36
quite wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
62
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (380 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L820 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Vlogging camera
24
quite wide (23mm)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have mic port
heavier than competitors in class (470 grams)
73
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have external microphone jack
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Nikon L820 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L820 and Panasonic ZS80
 Nikon Coolpix L820Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L820 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Also referred to as - Lumix DC-TZ95
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-29 2018-02-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-675mm (29.3x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 470g (1.04 pounds) 327g (0.72 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 76 x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 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 320 shots 380 shots
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $192 $448