Nikon P80 vs Panasonic ZS45

Below, we are looking at the Nikon P80 versus Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the P80 (10MP) and ZS45 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P80 was revealed 7 years earlier than the ZS45 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the P80 scores versus the ZS45 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P80 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The full galleries are available at Nikon P80 Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P80 provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS45 has dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Nikon P80 versus Panasonic ZS45 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the P80 vs the ZS45.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the P80 and ZS45 is 75 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P80 and ZS45.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS45 to render greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older P80 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.