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Nikon P80 vs Nikon Z7 II

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P80 front
 
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85

Nikon P80 vs Nikon Z7 II Key Specs

Nikon P80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 405g - 110 x 79 x 78mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Newer Model is Nikon P90
Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z7
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Nikon P80 vs Nikon Z7 II Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon P80 versus Nikon Z7 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Nikon. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the P80 (10MP) and Z7 II (46MP) and the P80 (1/2.3") and Z7 II (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The P80 was revealed 12 years prior to the Z7 II and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the P80 matches up versus the Z7 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the Nikon Z7 II

 P80 Z7 II 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Nikon P80

 Z7 II P80 
LaunchedOctober 2020January 2009More recent by 143 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kSharper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P80 and Nikon Z7 II

 P80 Z7 II 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon P80 vs Nikon Z7 II Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P80 has external measurements of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Nikon Z7 II has dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the P80 against the Z7 II.

Nikon P80 vs Nikon Z7 II size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P80 and Z7 II is 75 and 61 respectively.

Nikon P80 vs Nikon Z7 II top view buttons comparison

Nikon P80 vs Nikon Z7 II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The graphic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the P80 and Z7 II.

Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The P80 with its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Nikon Z7 II will give you more detail because of its extra 36MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older P80 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P80 vs Nikon Z7 II sensor size comparison

Nikon P80 vs Nikon Z7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P80 vs Nikon Z7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P80 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z7 II as a Portrait photography camera
27
focusing manually
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
88
has manual focus
great megapixels (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P80 Street photography factors
Nikon Z7 II Street photography factors
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
79
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
includes focus by touch
environment sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P80
Sports photography with Nikon Z7 II
36
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P80 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Z7 II as a Travel photography camera
56
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
environment sealing
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
great megapixels (46MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P80 Landscape photography information
Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography information
37
focusing manually
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
88
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P80 Vlogging factors
Nikon Z7 II Vlogging factors
24
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic support
36
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Nikon P80 vs Nikon Z7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P80 and Nikon Z7 II
 Nikon Coolpix P80Nikon Z7 Mark II
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix P80 Nikon Z7 Mark II
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2009-01-15 2020-10-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 46 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 8256 x 5504
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 493
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Nikon Z
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.0 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 15
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.8x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480, 15/30 fps, 320 x 240, 15 fps, 160 x 120, 15 fps 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405g (0.89 pounds) 705g (1.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 79 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8")
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 - 420 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL5 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II)
Card slots One Dual
Retail price $400 $2,997