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Nikon P80 vs Panasonic FZ150

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix P80 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Nikon P80 vs Panasonic FZ150 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
  • Released January 2009
  • Updated by Nikon P90
Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Released April 2012
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Nikon P80 vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon P80 versus Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P80 (10MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P80 was brought out 4 years before the FZ150 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the P80 scores against the FZ150 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the Panasonic FZ150

 P80 FZ150 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Nikon P80

 FZ150 P80 
ReleasedApril 2012January 2009More recent by 39 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon P80 and Panasonic FZ150

 P80 FZ150 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Touch display No Touch display

Nikon P80 vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P80 enjoys outer dimensions 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 Panasonic FZ150 has dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P80 versus Panasonic FZ150 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the P80 versus the FZ150.

Nikon P80 vs Panasonic FZ150 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P80 and FZ150 is 75 and 67 respectively.

Nikon P80 vs Panasonic FZ150 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P80 vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the P80 and FZ150.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FZ150 to offer more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older P80 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P80 vs Panasonic FZ150 sensor size comparison

Nikon P80 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P80 vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P80 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography information
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
41
you can focus manually
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P80
Street photography with Panasonic FZ150
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
58
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (528g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P80 Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography info
36
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (410 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P80 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ150 Travel photography highlights
56
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
better than average battery (410 shots)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (528 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P80
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ150
37
focusing manually
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
48
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (410 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P80
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ150
24
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic support
62
quite wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (528 grams)
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Nikon P80 vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P80 and Panasonic FZ150
 Nikon Coolpix P80Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-15 2012-04-11
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.0 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 9.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480, 15/30 fps, 320 x 240, 15 fps, 160 x 120, 15 fps 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 gr (0.89 pounds) 528 gr (1.16 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 79 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 40
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 132
Other
Battery life - 410 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL5 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $400 $499