Nikon P80 vs Panasonic FP8

Let's look much closer at the Nikon P80 vs Panasonic FP8, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P80 (10MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P80 was manufactured 6 months earlier than the FP8 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the P80 grades against the FP8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P80 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P80 Gallery and Panasonic FP8 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P80 features external dimensions of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic FP8 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the Nikon P80 vs Panasonic FP8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the P80 versus the FP8.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P80 and FP8 is 75 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the P80 and FP8.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FP8 to show more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively.