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Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
52
Imaging
41
Features
63
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P900 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
51

Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs

Nikon P900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Released March 2015
  • Renewed by Nikon P1000
Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ82
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Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Panasonic FZ80

 P900 FZ80 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Nikon P900

 FZ80 P900 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017March 2015Fresher by 22 months
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P900 and Panasonic FZ80

 P900 FZ80 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing

Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison

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

Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ80 sensor size comparison

Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P900 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
58
manual focus
good MP (18MP)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P900 Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ80 Street photography factors
45
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average (899 grams)
54
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (616g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P900
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ80
56
long zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (360 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
57
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P900 Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ80 Travel photography info
60
great battery pack (360 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (2000mm)
heavier than average (899g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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comes with focus via touch
good MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (20mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
heavier than competition (616 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P900 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography highlights
51
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
great battery pack (360 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
manual focus
decently wide (20mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P900
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ80
54
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of mic jack
heavier than average (899g)
28
decently wide (20mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
heavier than competition (616 grams)
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Nikon P900 vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P900 and Panasonic FZ80
 Nikon Coolpix P900Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P900 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Also called - Lumix DMC-FZ82
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-03-02 2017-01-04
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-2000mm (83.3x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 921k dot 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 10.0fps
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) 14.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 lbs) 616 grams (1.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 330 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL23 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $600 $399