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Nikon P100 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
68
Imaging
33
Features
42
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix P100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Nikon P100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
  • Launched July 2010
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
  • Released February 2018
  • Also referred to as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Nikon P100 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon P100 vs Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the P100 (10MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P100 was brought out 8 years prior to the ZS80 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon P100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the P100 matches up against the ZS80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Panasonic ZS80

 P100 ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Nikon P100

 ZS80 P100 
ReleasedFebruary 2018July 2010Newer by 92 months
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon P100 and Panasonic ZS80

 P100 ZS80 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon P100 offers exterior measurements of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") along with a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS80 has proportions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Check out the Nikon P100 vs Panasonic ZS80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the P100 against the ZS80.

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the P100 and ZS80 is 68 and 86 respectively.

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P100 and ZS80.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS80 to resolve greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged P100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P100 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P100 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Portrait photography camera
27
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
54
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P100 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS80 Street photography information
50
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition (481 grams)
75
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
has focus by touch
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P100
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS80
36
long zoom range (26-678mm 26.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
61
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 per charge)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P100 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography info
48
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
very long zoom (678mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (481g)
low MP (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
79
good battery pack (380 per charge)
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P100 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography advice
40
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
62
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P100
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS80
25
decently wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition (481 grams)
73
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have external microphone jack
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Nikon P100 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P100 and Panasonic ZS80
 Nikon Coolpix P100Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P100 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Also referred to as - Lumix DC-TZ95
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-06 2018-02-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 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 10MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-678mm (26.1x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 481g (1.06 lbs) 327g (0.72 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 380 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL5 -
Self timer Yes (2 to 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $400 $448