Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Nikon B500 and Panasonic FZ80D side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon B500 has external dimensions of 114 x 78 x 95 mm (4.49 x 3.07 x 3.74″) and weighs 541 g (1.19 lb / 19.08 oz) (including batteries). Panasonic FZ80D has external dimensions of 130 x 94 x 119 mm (5.12 x 3.7 x 4.69″) and weighs 616 g (1.36 lb / 21.73 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Nikon B500 and the Panasonic FZ80D. Nikon B500 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 16mm narrower, 16mm shorter and 24mm thinner than Panasonic FZ80D.
Comparison image of the Nikon B500 and the Panasonic FZ80D Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Here is the back view size comparison of the Nikon B500 and Panasonic FZ80D.
Comparison image of the Nikon B500 and the Panasonic FZ80D Size and Weight - Back View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon B500 and Panasonic FZ80D.
Top View Comparison image of the Nikon B500 and the Panasonic FZ80D Size
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Nikon B500 is 75g lighter than the Panasonic FZ80D but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Nikon Coolpix B500 nor Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80D (Lumix DC-FZ82D / Lumix DC-FZ85D) provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Nikon B500 and Panasonic FZ80D's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Nikon B500 features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Panasonic FZ80D has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to B500.
