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Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Replacement is Nikon S9300
Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Released February 2018
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS70
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Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Nikon S9100 and Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the S9100 (12MP) and ZS80 (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S9100 was unveiled 7 years prior to the ZS80 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S9100 matches up against the ZS80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Panasonic ZS80

 S9100 ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Nikon S9100

 ZS80 S9100 
ReleasedFebruary 2018July 2011More modern by 80 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Panasonic ZS80

 S9100 ZS80 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements

Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9100 enjoys external measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S9100 vs the ZS80.

Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9100 and ZS80 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S9100 and ZS80.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS80 to result in greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S9100 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S9100
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS80
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focusing manually
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
54
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9100 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS80 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (214 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
75
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS80 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (270 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
61
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery (380 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9100 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography details
61
lighter than competitors (214g)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery power (270 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
79
good battery (380 per charge)
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9100 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS80 Landscape photography details
40
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery power (270 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
62
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
saves RAW files
good battery (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9100 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging advice
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (214 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no mic port
73
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing external mic socket
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Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9100 and Panasonic ZS80
 Nikon Coolpix S9100Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S9100 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Also Known as - Lumix DC-TZ95
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-07-19 2018-02-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-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 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 160 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 4cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 gr (0.47 lb) 327 gr (0.72 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 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 270 photos 380 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $329 $448