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Nikon P80 vs Panasonic LZ40

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix P80 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41

Nikon P80 vs Panasonic LZ40 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
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Replacement is Nikon P90
Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Older Model is Panasonic LZ30
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Nikon P80 vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Nikon P80 and Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the P80 (10MP) and LZ40 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P80 was revealed 6 years earlier than the LZ40 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the P80 scores versus the LZ40 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the Panasonic LZ40

 P80 LZ40 
Focus manually More exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Nikon P80

 LZ40 P80 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2009Fresher by 60 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon P80 and Panasonic LZ40

 P80 LZ40 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Nikon P80 vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon P80 provides exterior dimensions of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ40 has sizing of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the P80 against the LZ40.

Nikon P80 vs Panasonic LZ40 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the P80 and LZ40 is 75 and 67 respectively.

Nikon P80 vs Panasonic LZ40 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P80 vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P80 and LZ40.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic LZ40 to provide extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older P80 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon P80 vs Panasonic LZ40 sensor size comparison

Nikon P80 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P80 vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P80 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic LZ40 Portrait photography advice
27
focusing manually
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
40
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P80 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LZ40 as a Street photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average (524 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P80 Sports photography features
Panasonic LZ40 Sports photography features
36
amazing zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P80
Travel photography with Panasonic LZ40
56
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
55
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (22mm)
very long reach (924mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (524 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P80
Landscape photography with Panasonic LZ40
37
focusing manually
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
44
really wide (22mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P80 Vlogging information
Panasonic LZ40 Vlogging information
24
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
27
really wide (22mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
does have external microphone support
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than average (524g)
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Nikon P80 vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P80 and Panasonic LZ40
 Nikon Coolpix P80Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-01-15 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
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 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 22-924mm (42.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.0 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 10.80 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480, 15/30 fps, 320 x 240, 15 fps, 160 x 120, 15 fps 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405g (0.89 pounds) 524g (1.16 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 79 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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 - 320 photographs
Type of battery - 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
Card slots One One
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