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Nikon P80 vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P80 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Nikon P80 vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs

Nikon P80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 405g - 110 x 79 x 78mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • New Model is Nikon P90
Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
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Nikon P80 vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon P80 vs Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the P80 (10MP) and the FZ35 (12MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P80 was released 17 months before the FZ35 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the P80 grades against the FZ35 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the Panasonic FZ35

 P80 FZ35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Nikon P80

 FZ35 P80 
ReleasedJuly 2010January 2009More recent by 17 months

Common features in the Nikon P80 and Panasonic FZ35

 P80 FZ35 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon P80 vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Nikon P80 enjoys external dimensions of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ35 has specifications of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P80 vs Panasonic FZ35 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the P80 against the FZ35.

Nikon P80 vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P80 and FZ35 is 75 and 72 respectively.

Nikon P80 vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P80 vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P80 and FZ35.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FZ35 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older P80 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon P80 vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

Nikon P80 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P80 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P80
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ35
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
41
you can focus manually
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P80 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ35 Street photography highlights
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P80 Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography details
36
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
34
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P80 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Travel photography camera
56
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
52
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P80 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ35 as a Landscape photography camera
37
you can focus manually
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
41
you can focus manually
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P80
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ35
24
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic support
26
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Nikon P80 vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P80 and Panasonic FZ35
 Nikon Coolpix P80Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FZ38
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-15 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.0 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 8.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480, 15/30 fps, 320 x 240, 15 fps, 160 x 120, 15 fps 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format - AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 gr (0.89 pounds) 397 gr (0.88 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 79 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
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 model EN-EL5 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $400 $999