Nikon P610 vs Panasonic FZ80

The following is a extended assessment of the Nikon P610 and Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P610 (16MP) and the FZ80 (18MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P610 was launched 23 months earlier than the FZ80 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the P610 grades vs the FZ80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P610 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P610 Gallery and Panasonic FZ80 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon P610 has physical dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ80 has sizing 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the P610 vs the FZ80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P610 and FZ80 is 65 and 63 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the P610 and FZ80.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FZ80 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged P610 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.