Nikon P80 vs Panasonic ZS80

Its time to look closer at the Nikon P80 and Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the P80 (10MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P80 was unveiled 10 years prior to the ZS80 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the P80 grades against the ZS80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P80 and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P80 Gallery and Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P80 offers outer measurements of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS80 has proportions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Examine the Nikon P80 and Panasonic ZS80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the P80 compared to the ZS80.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P80 and ZS80 is 75 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the P80 and ZS80.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to render more detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged P80 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.