Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic FZ80

Below is a extensive comparison of the Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic FZ80, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S9500 (18MP) and the FZ80 (18MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S9500 was manufactured 4 years before the FZ80 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S9500 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S9500 scores against the FZ80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S9500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S9500 Gallery and Panasonic FZ80 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S9500 enjoys outside measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ80 has sizing of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") accompanied by a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S9500 vs the FZ80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S9500 and FZ80 is 92 and 63 respectively.

Often, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S9500 and FZ80.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you will need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The older S9500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.