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Nikon P900 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
63
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P900 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
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Nikon P900 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Nikon P900
(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
Panasonic ZS80
(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  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS70
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Panasonic ZS80

 P900 ZS80 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Nikon P900

 ZS80 P900 
LaunchedFebruary 2018March 2015Newer by 36 months
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper 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 dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon P900 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P900 and ZS80 is 52 and 86 respectively.

Nikon P900 vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon P900 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P900 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P900 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS80 Portrait photography features
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focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20MP)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P900 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS80 Street photography factors
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screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (899 grams)
75
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
boasts focus via touch
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P900 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography features
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incredible zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
great battery pack (360 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
61
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
great battery (380 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P900 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography information
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great battery pack (360 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (2000mm)
more heavy than competition in class (899 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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great battery (380 shots)
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P900 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography features
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focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
great battery pack (360 CIPA)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
saves RAW files
great battery (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P900
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS80
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quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (899g)
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reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have external microphone jack
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Nikon P900 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P900 and Panasonic ZS80
 Nikon Coolpix P900Panasonic 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