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Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
62
Overall
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Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs

Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-3000mm (F2.8-8) lens
  • 1415g - 146 x 119 x 181mm
  • Launched July 2018
  • Succeeded the Nikon P900
Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ82
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Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Nikon P1000 versus Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P1000 (16MP) and the FZ80 (18MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P1000 was announced 19 months later than the FZ80 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the P1000 matches up vs the FZ80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Panasonic FZ80

 P1000 FZ80 
IntroducedJuly 2018January 2017More recent by 19 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Nikon P1000

 FZ80 P1000 
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P1000 and Panasonic FZ80

 P1000 FZ80 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P1000 comes with exterior dimensions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") accompanied by a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ80 has specifications of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") along with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the P1000 vs the FZ80.

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the P1000 and FZ80 is 49 and 63 respectively.

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the P1000 and FZ80.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FZ80 to resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer P1000 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ80 sensor size comparison

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P1000 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography highlights
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has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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has manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P1000 Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ80 Street photography factors
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screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (1,415 grams)
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image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
provides touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (616g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P1000 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography advice
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long zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (250 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
has tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P1000 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ80 as a Travel photography camera
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connects via bluetooth
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (3000mm)
low battery power (250 CIPA)
heavier than competition (1,415g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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provides touch focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (20mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than competition in class (616 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P1000 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography advice
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has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (250 per charge)
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has manual focus
fairly wide (20mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P1000 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging details
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pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (1,415 grams)
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fairly wide (20mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (616 grams)
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Nikon P1000 vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P1000 and Panasonic FZ80
 Nikon Coolpix P1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FZ82
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-07-10 2017-01-04
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Nikon Expeed 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-3000mm (125.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 921k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at Auto ISO) 14.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options - 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1415g (3.12 lbs) 616g (1.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 pictures 330 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $1,000 $399