Nikon P80 vs Panasonic GX7

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon P80 and Panasonic GX7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the P80 (10MP) and GX7 (16MP) and the P80 (1/2.3") and GX7 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The P80 was manufactured 5 years prior to the GX7 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the P80 scores vs the GX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P80 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P80 Gallery & Panasonic GX7 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P80 has got outside measurements of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX7 has measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the P80 vs the GX7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the P80 and GX7 is 75 and 81 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the P80 and GX7.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The P80 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic GX7 will give you more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older P80 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.