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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FZ80

Portability
62 Imaging
77 Features
86 Overall
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Nikon Z5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
Portability
63 Imaging
44 Features
62 Overall
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FZ80 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released July 2020
Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ82
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FZ80 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic FZ80, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and FZ80 (18MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and FZ80 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The Z5 was manufactured 3 years later than the FZ80 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Z5 grades against the FZ80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Panasonic FZ80

		

		

			
 Z5 FZ80 
ReleasedJuly 2020January 2017Fresher by 44 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Nikon Z5

		

		

			
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Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic FZ80

		

		

			
 Z5 FZ80 
Focus manually  Very accurate focusing
Display resolution1040k1040kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FZ80 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon Z5 has got outside dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ80 has specifications of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") accompanied by a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).
Check the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic FZ80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Z5 versus the FZ80.
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FZ80 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and FZ80 is 62 and 63 respectively.
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FZ80 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FZ80 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The visual underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5 and FZ80.
Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z5 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will produce more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent Z5 should have an edge in sensor tech.
	
			Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FZ80 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FZ80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon Z5
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ80
86
 manual focus
 decent MP (24MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 has face detection autofocus
 exports RAW formats
58
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (18 megapixels)
 features face detect autofocus
 saves RAW formats
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
 Nikon Z5 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic FZ80 as a Street photography camera
74
 tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 offers focus by touch
 environment proofing
 very good high ISO (51,200)
 more heavy than competition (675 grams)
54
 image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 supports focus via touch
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition in class (616g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Nikon Z5
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ80
82
 high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (24MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 has tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 better than average battery power (470 shots)
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 very slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames per second)
57
 excellent zoom range (20-1200mm  60.0 x zoom)
 quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (18 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Nikon Z5 Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ80 Travel photography details
68
 better than average battery power (470 shots)
 environment proofing
 has bluetooth
 offers focus by touch
 decent MP (24MP)
 more heavy than competition (675 grams)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
59
 supports focus via touch
 good megapixels (18MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (20mm)
 very long reach (1200mm)
 more heavy than competition in class (616 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Nikon Z5
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ80
87
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (24MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 very good high ISO (51,200)
 exports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 better than average battery power (470 shots)
 has double storage slots
57
 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (20mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (18 megapixels)
 saves RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Nikon Z5
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ80
34
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detection autofocus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 includes external microphone port
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 more heavy than competition (675g)
28
 fairly wide (20mm)
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 missing microphone socket
 more heavy than competition in class (616g)
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FZ80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Panasonic FZ80
 Nikon Z5Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FZ82
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2020-07-20 2017-01-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 18MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 6016 x 4016 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support    
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 273 49
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Available lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.5fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 14.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 675 gr (1.49 lbs) 616 gr (1.36 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 images 330 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15c -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Two One
Pricing at launch $1,399 $399