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Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS80

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix W300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Released May 2017
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
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Other Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS70
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Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS80 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Nikon W300 versus Panasonic ZS80, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the ZS80 (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W300 was revealed 8 months prior to the ZS80 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the W300 grades vs the ZS80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Panasonic ZS80

 W300 ZS80 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Nikon W300

 ZS80 W300 
IntroducedFebruary 2018May 2017Newer by 8 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon W300 and Panasonic ZS80

 W300 ZS80 
Display size3"3"Same display measurements

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS80 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon W300 comes with physical dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS80 has measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the W300 compared to the ZS80.

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the W300 and ZS80 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS80 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the W300 and ZS80.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS80 to give you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged W300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS80 sensor size comparison

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon W300
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS80
36
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon W300 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS80 Street photography information
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
75
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
offers focus via touch
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon W300 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography info
49
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
61
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon W300
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS80
73
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
79
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon W300
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS80
48
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
62
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon W300 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging info
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
73
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon W300 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon W300 and Panasonic ZS80
 Nikon Coolpix W300Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix W300 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Otherwise known as - Lumix DC-TZ95
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2017-05-31 2018-02-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type - BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) 5.60 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 231g (0.51 pounds) 327g (0.72 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 280 pictures 380 pictures
Battery type Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $387 $448