Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic ZS80

Below, we are comparing the Nikon S6100 versus Panasonic ZS80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S6100 (16MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was introduced 8 years prior to the ZS80 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S6100 grades against the ZS80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6100 and Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S6100 Gallery and Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6100 provides outer measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS80 has measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

Check the Nikon S6100 versus Panasonic ZS80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S6100 vs the ZS80.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6100 and ZS80 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S6100 and ZS80.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS80 to offer you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older S6100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.