Nikon P500 vs Nikon P80

Below is a detailed analysis of the Nikon P500 and Nikon P80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both created by Nikon. The resolution of the P500 (12MP) and the P80 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P500 was announced 2 years later than the P80 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the P500 grades against the P80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P500 and Nikon Coolpix P80. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P500 Gallery and Nikon P80 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon P500 provides outer measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Nikon P80 has measurements of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Examine the Nikon P500 and Nikon P80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the P500 vs the P80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P500 and P80 is 67 and 75 respectively.

Normally, its tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the P500 and P80.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon P500 to offer you greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent P500 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.