Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic ZS80

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon S9300 and Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was brought out 6 years before the ZS80 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S9300 matches up against the ZS80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9300 & Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S9300 Gallery & Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9300 has got physical dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS80 has proportions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S9300 against the ZS80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S9300 and ZS80 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Often, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The image underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S9300 and ZS80.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to provide more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged S9300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.