Nikon P80 vs Panasonic LZ30

Following is a in depth assessment of the Nikon P80 vs Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the P80 (10MP) and LZ30 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P80 was released 5 years prior to the LZ30 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the P80 matches up vs the LZ30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P80 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P80 Gallery and Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P80 enjoys external measurements of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ30 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the P80 against the LZ30.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the P80 and LZ30 is 75 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The pic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P80 and LZ30.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic LZ30 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged P80 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.