Nikon P100 vs Panasonic FZ80

The following is a complete review of the Nikon P100 and Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the P100 (10MP) and FZ80 (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P100 was introduced 7 years prior to the FZ80 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the P100 matches up against the FZ80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P100 Gallery & Panasonic FZ80 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P100 provides external measurements of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") with a weight of 481 grams (1.06 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the P100 and the FZ80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P100 and FZ80 is 68 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the P100 and FZ80.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FZ80 to produce greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged P100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.