Nikon P80 vs Panasonic GH5

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon P80 vs Panasonic GH5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the P80 (10MP) and GH5 (20MP) and the P80 (1/2.3") and GH5 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P80 was unveiled 9 years before the GH5 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the P80 scores vs the GH5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P80 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P80 Gallery & Panasonic GH5 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon P80 features exterior 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 GH5 has sizing of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the P80 vs the GH5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P80 and GH5 is 75 and 59 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The picture here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P80 and GH5.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The P80 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic GH5 will resolve extra detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged P80 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.