Nikon P80 vs Panasonic FZ80

On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon P80 vs Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the P80 (10MP) and FZ80 (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P80 was brought out 9 years before the FZ80 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the P80 scores against the FZ80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P80 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P80 Gallery & Panasonic FZ80 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P80 provides outside dimensions of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ80 has dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") accompanied by a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the P80 compared to the FZ80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the P80 and FZ80 is 75 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the P80 and FZ80.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FZ80 to give you extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged P80 is going to be behind in sensor technology.