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Nikon P90 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
70
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix P90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Nikon P90 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Nikon P90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 400g - 114 x 99 x 83mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Older Model is Nikon P80
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Also Known as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS70
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Nikon P90 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Nikon P90 vs Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the P90 (12MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The P90 was released 10 years prior to the ZS80 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P90 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the P90 scores versus the ZS80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P90 over the Panasonic ZS80

 P90 ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Nikon P90

 ZS80 P90 
IntroducedFebruary 2018February 2009Fresher by 110 months
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon P90 and Panasonic ZS80

 P90 ZS80 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement

Nikon P90 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon P90 comes with exterior measurements of 114mm x 99mm x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") along with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS80 has measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the P90 and the ZS80.

Nikon P90 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the P90 and ZS80 is 70 and 86 respectively.

Nikon P90 vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P90 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P90 and ZS80.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older P90 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon P90 vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Nikon P90 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P90 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P90 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography features
28
manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P90 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Street photography camera
55
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
75
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
provides touch focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P90 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Sports photography camera
37
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
61
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
supports tracking focus
good battery pack (380 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P90
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS80
54
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
long reach (624mm)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
79
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P90 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Landscape photography camera
42
manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P90 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging info
24
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
73
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of mic support
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Nikon P90 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P90 and Panasonic ZS80
 Nikon Coolpix P90Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P90 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Otherwise known as - Lumix DC-TZ95
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-03 2018-02-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-624mm (24.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.0 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 400g (0.88 pounds) 327g (0.72 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 99 x 83mm (4.5" x 3.9" x 3.3") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
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 - 380 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL5 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $700 $448