Nikon P80 vs Panasonic FZ70

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon P80 vs Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the P80 (10MP) and FZ70 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P80 was introduced 5 years earlier than the FZ70 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the P80 grades versus the FZ70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P80 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P80 Gallery & Panasonic FZ70 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P80 enjoys outside measurements of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ70 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the P80 compared to the FZ70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P80 and FZ70 is 75 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The visual below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the P80 and FZ70.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic FZ70 to show more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older P80 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.