Nikon P900 vs Panasonic ZS80
52 Imaging
41 Features
63 Overall
49
86 Imaging
47 Features
70 Overall
56
Nikon P900 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
- Launched March 2015
- Refreshed by Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
- Launched February 2018
- Also referred to as Lumix DC-TZ95
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS70
Nikon P900 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon P900 vs Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the P900 (16MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe P900 was announced 4 years prior to the ZS80 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon P900 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera.
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the P900 matches up versus the ZS80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon P900 vs Panasonic ZS80 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P900 & Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P900 Gallery & Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Panasonic ZS80
P900 | ZS80 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Nikon P900
ZS80 | P900 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | February 2018 | March 2015 | Newer by 36 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Sharper screen (+119k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon P900 and Panasonic ZS80
P900 | ZS80 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies |
Nikon P900 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon P900 has got exterior measurements of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") with a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS80 has measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).
Check out the Nikon P900 vs Panasonic ZS80 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the P900 vs the ZS80.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P900 and ZS80 is 52 and 86 respectively.
Nikon P900 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P900 and ZS80.
Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic ZS80 to offer extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged P900 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Nikon P900 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Nikon P900 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P900 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P900 | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DC-TZ95 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2015-03-02 | 2018-02-18 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-2000mm (83.3x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 921 thousand dot | 2,330 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | - | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Yes | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 899 grams (1.98 pounds) | 327 grams (0.72 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") | 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 pictures | 380 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL23 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $600 | $448 |