Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ80

Here is a thorough assessment of the Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P900 (16MP) and the FZ80 (18MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P900 was revealed 22 months earlier than the FZ80 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the P900 matches up versus the FZ80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P900 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80. The full galleries are available at Nikon P900 Gallery & Panasonic FZ80 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon P900 enjoys exterior measurements of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") accompanied by a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ80 has sizing of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") accompanied by a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the P900 vs the FZ80.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the P900 and FZ80 is 52 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The visual below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the P900 and FZ80.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FZ80 to offer more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older P900 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.