Nikon P80 vs Panasonic ZS70

The following is a detailed analysis of the Nikon P80 and Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the P80 (10MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P80 was introduced 9 years prior to the ZS70 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the P80 scores vs the ZS70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P80 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P80 Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P80 enjoys outer dimensions of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS70 has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the P80 vs the ZS70.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P80 and ZS70 is 75 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P80 and ZS70.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS70 to deliver more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged P80 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.