Nikon P90 vs Panasonic ZS80

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P90 and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon P90 Gallery and Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

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.

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

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.