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Nikon P80 vs Panasonic GF1

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix P80 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 front
Portability
85
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47

Nikon P80 vs Panasonic GF1 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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Updated by Nikon P90
Panasonic GF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
  • Launched October 2009
  • Later Model is Panasonic GF2
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Nikon P80 vs Panasonic GF1 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon P80 versus Panasonic GF1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P80 (10MP) and the GF1 (12MP) is pretty similar but the P80 (1/2.3") and GF1 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor size.

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The P80 was brought out 9 months prior to the GF1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the P80 grades versus the GF1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the Panasonic GF1

 P80 GF1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Nikon P80

 GF1 P80 
LaunchedOctober 2009January 2009Fresher by 9 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon P80 and Panasonic GF1

 P80 GF1 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Nikon P80 vs Panasonic GF1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P80 comes with physical dimensions of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF1 has dimensions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Examine the Nikon P80 versus Panasonic GF1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the P80 versus the GF1.

Nikon P80 vs Panasonic GF1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the P80 and GF1 is 75 and 85 respectively.

Nikon P80 vs Panasonic GF1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P80 vs Panasonic GF1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P80 and GF1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The P80 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic GF1 will offer more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older P80 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon P80 vs Panasonic GF1 sensor size comparison

Nikon P80 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P80 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P80 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GF1 Portrait photography factors
27
manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon P80 Street photography details
Panasonic GF1 Street photography details
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P80 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GF1 Sports photography highlights
36
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
great battery life (380 per charge)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P80 Travel photography information
Panasonic GF1 Travel photography information
56
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
great battery life (380 CIPA)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P80 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Landscape photography camera
37
manual focus
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (380 CIPA)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P80
Vlogging with Panasonic GF1
24
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
25
includes face detect focus
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Nikon P80 vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P80 and Panasonic GF1
 Nikon Coolpix P80Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2009-01-15 2009-10-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.0 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format - AVCHD Lite
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405g (0.89 pounds) 385g (0.85 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 79 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 513
Other
Battery life - 380 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL5 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $400 $400