Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic FZ80

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Panasonic FZ80 Gallery.

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).

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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.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and FZ80 is 62 and 63 respectively.

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.