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Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
62
Overall
51

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs

Nikon P950
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
  • Announced January 2020
Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ82
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Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon P950 and Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P950 (16MP) and the FZ80 (18MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P950 was launched 3 years later than the FZ80 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the P950 grades versus the FZ80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Panasonic FZ80

 P950 FZ80 
ReleasedJanuary 2020January 2017Fresher by 37 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Nikon P950

 FZ80 P950 
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P950 and Panasonic FZ80

 P950 FZ80 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon P950 offers exterior measurements of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") with a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ80 has specifications of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") along with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the P950 against the FZ80.

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P950 and FZ80 is 52 and 63 respectively.

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the P950 and FZ80.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FZ80 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer P950 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ80 sensor size comparison

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P950 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ80 as a Portrait photography camera
57
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
59
manual focus
good MP (18MP)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P950 Street photography features
Panasonic FZ80 Street photography features
53
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than average (1,005g)
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average (616g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P950 Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography features
54
incredible zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
58
great zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P950 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ80 as a Travel photography camera
59
connects via bluetooth
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (2000mm)
heavier than average (1,005g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
comes with focus by touch
good MP (18MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (20mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
heavier than average (616 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P950 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography details
55
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3.2")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
57
manual focus
quite wide (20mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P950 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging details
59
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic port
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average (1,005g)
28
quite wide (20mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
heavier than average (616g)
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Nikon P950 vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P950 and Panasonic FZ80
 Nikon Coolpix P950Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix P950 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FZ82
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2020-01-07 2017-01-04
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-2000mm (83.3x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 90% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 300 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) 14.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings - 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1005 gr (2.22 pounds) 616 gr (1.36 pounds)
Dimensions 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 photos 330 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $797 $399