Nikon P80 vs Panasonic FZ40

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon P80 versus Panasonic FZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the P80 (10MP) and FZ40 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P80 was released 18 months prior to the FZ40 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the P80 scores versus the FZ40 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P80 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P80 Gallery and Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P80 enjoys outside measurements of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ40 has sizing of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P80 versus Panasonic FZ40 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the P80 vs the FZ40.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P80 and FZ40 is 75 and 68 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P80 and FZ40.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FZ40 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older P80 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.