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Nikon P80 vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix P80 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon P80 vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs

Nikon P80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 405g - 110 x 79 x 78mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Refreshed by Nikon P90
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Successor is Panasonic LZ30
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Nikon P80 vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Nikon P80 vs Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the P80 (10MP) and LZ20 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P80 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the LZ20 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the P80 matches up vs the LZ20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the Panasonic LZ20

 P80 LZ20 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Nikon P80

 LZ20 P80 
AnnouncedJuly 2012January 2009More modern by 42 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon P80 and Panasonic LZ20

 P80 LZ20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon P80 vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon P80 has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ20 has sizing of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the P80 versus the LZ20.

Nikon P80 vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P80 and LZ20 is 75 and 71 respectively.

Nikon P80 vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P80 vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The picture below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the P80 and LZ20.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic LZ20 to render greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged P80 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P80 vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison

Nikon P80 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P80 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P80
Portrait photography with Panasonic LZ20
27
manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P80 Street photography advice
Panasonic LZ20 Street photography advice
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competitors (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P80 Sports photography info
Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography info
36
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
great battery life (380 per charge)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P80 Travel photography features
Panasonic LZ20 Travel photography features
56
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
58
great battery life (380 shots)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (499g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P80
Landscape photography with Panasonic LZ20
37
manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
45
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery life (380 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P80 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Vlogging camera
24
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic jack
25
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
heavier than competitors (499 grams)
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Nikon P80 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P80 and Panasonic LZ20
 Nikon Coolpix P80Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-01-15 2012-07-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.0 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480, 15/30 fps, 320 x 240, 15 fps, 160 x 120, 15 fps 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 grams (0.89 lbs) 499 grams (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 79 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL5 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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