Nikon P80 vs Panasonic FX48

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon P80 versus Panasonic FX48, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P80 (10MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P80 was brought out within a month of the FX48 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the P80 grades against the FX48 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P80 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon P80 Gallery and Panasonic FX48 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P80 has got external measurements of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic FX48 has proportions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P80 versus Panasonic FX48 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the P80 versus the FX48.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P80 and FX48 is 75 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the P80 and FX48.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FX48 to give you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.