Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic ZS80

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon S9500 versus Panasonic ZS80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S9500 (18MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was introduced 6 years before the ZS80 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the S9500 grades versus the ZS80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S9500 & Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S9500 Gallery & Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9500 provides external dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS80 has measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

See the Nikon S9500 versus Panasonic ZS80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S9500 compared to the ZS80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S9500 and ZS80 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S9500 and ZS80.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS80 to resolve more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged S9500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.