Nikon D3X vs Panasonic ZS80

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon D3X versus Panasonic ZS80, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the D3X (25MP) and ZS80 (20MP) and the D3X (Full frame) and ZS80 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The D3X was brought out 10 years before the ZS80 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D3X being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the D3X matches up vs the ZS80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D3X & Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D3X Gallery & Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D3X features outside measurements of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") along with a weight of 1260 grams (2.78 lbs) and 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the D3X versus the ZS80.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D3X and ZS80 is 51 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The picture below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D3X and ZS80.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D3X due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon D3X will give more detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged D3X is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.