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Panasonic ZS80 vs Nikon P7800 Comparison

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Panasonic ZS80

20 MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Panasonic ZS80 vs Nikon P7800 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing ZS80 and P7800, two Compact cameras from Panasonic and Nikon. Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 is a Small Sensor Superzoom class camera and Nikon Coolpix P7800 is a Small Sensor Compact class camera.

Panasonic ZS80 was introduced to market in February 2018 and Nikon P7800 was launched in November 2013. As you can see, P7800 is 5 years older than ZS80. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

This will be an interesting match up as even though these two cameras doesn't have the exact same body type, they are both ranked amongst Top 10 cameras in their classes. Panasonic ZS80 is ranked #4 out of 245 Small Sensor Superzoom cameras with an overall score of 62 whereas Nikon P7800 is ranked #1 out of 262 Small Sensor Compact cameras with an overall score of 64.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Panasonic ZS80 and Nikon P7800 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Panasonic ZS80 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2018-02-18
  • 20MP - 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 3200 ( expands to 6400)
  • 24-720 mm F3.3-6.4 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • 2330k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 327g. 112 x 69 x 42 mm
  • Also known as Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Replaced Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 Compare

Nikon P7800 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2013-11-25
  • 12MP - 1/1.7-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 1600 ( expands to 6400)
  • 28-200 mm F2.0-4.0 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 921k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 8.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 120fps High-Speed Video
  • 399g. 119 x 78 x 50 mm
  • Replaced Nikon P7700 Compare

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Panasonic ZS80 and Nikon P7800 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 over Nikon Coolpix P7800
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs Optional Better connectivity
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Max Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 12 MP 66% more pixels
Max ISO
3.200 vs 1.600 100% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 921k dots 12% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting
10.0fps vs 8.0fps 2 fps faster
Battery Life
380 shots vs 350 shots 30 more frames with a single charge
Weight
327 g vs 399 g 72 g lighter
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 28mm 4 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
720mm vs 200mm 520 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
30x vs 7.1� more flexible focal coverage
Viewfinder Resolution
2330k dot vs 921k dot 152% higher resolution
Max Video Resolution
3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080 Higher Resolution Video
4K Photo Mode
Yes vs No Extract 8MP photos from 4K Video
Bluetooth
Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
Focus Bracketing
Yes vs No Take multiple photos shifting focus point
Focus Stacking
Yes vs No Stacks photos in-camera to maximize depth of field
Post Focus Mode
Yes vs No Change focus point after taking a shot
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
UHS Card Support
UHS-I vs none Read/Write in High Speeds
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Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix P7800 over Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/2000s faster mechanical shutter
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Max Aperture - Wide
2.00 vs 3.30 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
4.00 vs 6.40 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
10.0m vs 5.6m 4.4m longer range
Sensor Pixel Area
3.46µm2 vs 1.39µm2 148% larger pixel area
Built-in ND Filter
3.0-stops vs No Use larger aperture under strong light
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Common Strengths of Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Nikon Coolpix P7800
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Adjustable LCD Screen
Tilting vs Fully Articulated Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Continuous Shooting
10.0fps vs 8.0fps Fast shooting speeds
Manual Focusing
Yes vs Yes both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs Yes creative shooting
Focal Length - Tele
720mm vs 200mm Very good Telezoom
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Selfie/Vlogger Friendly LCD
Yes vs Yes Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
Common Weaknesses of Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Nikon Coolpix P7800
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Panasonic ZS80 vs Nikon P7800: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Panasonic ZS80 and Nikon P7800 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic ZS80 has external dimensions of 112 x 69 x 42 mm (4.41 x 2.72 x 1.65″) and weighs 327 g (0.72 lb / 11.53 oz) (including batteries). Nikon P7800 has external dimensions of 119 x 78 x 50 mm (4.69 x 3.07 x 1.97″) and weighs 399 g (0.88 lb / 14.07 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Panasonic ZS80 and Nikon P7800. Panasonic ZS80 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 7mm narrower, 9mm shorter and 8mm thinner than Nikon P7800.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Nikon P7800 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Panasonic ZS80 and Nikon P7800 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Panasonic ZS80 and Nikon P7800.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Nikon P7800 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Panasonic ZS80 and Nikon P7800 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic ZS80 and Nikon P7800.
Panasonic ZS80 vs Nikon P7800 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Panasonic ZS80 and Nikon P7800 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Panasonic ZS80 is significantly lighter (72g ) than the Nikon P7800 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

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ZS80
P7800
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Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

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ZS80
P7800
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Average
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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 (Lumix DC-TZ95) nor Nikon Coolpix P7800 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, 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 Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Panasonic ZS80 and Nikon P7800's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

Panasonic ZS80 features a Tilting only screen which is mostly only good for shooting from waist or over the head levels. On the other hand, Nikon P7800 sports a Fully Articulated screen which is more flexible and useful especially for taking Selfie shots and video.
Panasonic ZS80 vs Nikon P7800: Sensor Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 has a 20.0MP 1/2.3 (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Venus Engine processor. On the other hand, Nikon P7800 has a 12.0MP 1/1.7-inch (7.44 x 5.58 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor .

Panasonic ZS80's sensor provides 8MP more than Nikon P7800's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the ZS80 and P7800 sensor size comparison.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Nikon P7800 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Panasonic ZS80 and Nikon P7800 Cameras


As seen above, Nikon P7800 has a 1.5x Larger sensor area than Panasonic ZS80. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Nikon P7800 Lens Specs Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 features a 24-720 mm F3.3-6.4 30x zoom lens whereas Nikon P7800 features a 28-200 mm F2.0-4.0 7.1� zoom lens.

Panasonic ZS80 has 4mm wider coverage than the Nikon P7800. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f2.00, Nikon P7800 is faster at widest end. On the tele end, Panasonic ZS80 has 520mm longer reach than the Nikon P7800. However, with a max aperture of f4.00, Nikon P7800 is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

ZS80
P7800
Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

ZS80
P7800
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

ZS80
P7800
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

ZS80
P7800
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
Average
What types of Photography are Panasonic ZS80 and Nikon P7800 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Panasonic ZS80 and Nikon P7800 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Panasonic ZS80 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Nikon P7800 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No External Flash Shoe
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Panasonic ZS80 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Nikon P7800 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3 sensor
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f2.00
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
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Panasonic ZS80 for Sports Photography

POOR

Nikon P7800 for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Wireless Connection
720 mm Tele Lens
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No External Flash Shoe
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.40
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 8.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
99 Focus Points
200 mm Tele Lens
Fast Lens at Tele: f4.00
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
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Panasonic ZS80 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Nikon P7800 for Daily Photography

GOOD
RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
30.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3 sensor
327g
Body Thickness 42mm
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RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
7.1X Optical Zoom
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
399g
Body Thickness 50mm
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Panasonic ZS80 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Nikon P7800 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Nikon P7800: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Panasonic ZS80 and Nikon P7800, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Panasonic ZS80 and Nikon P7800 scores compare:

Panasonic ZS80
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #3 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #268 out of 1243 in all Cameras
Nikon P7800
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #1 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #236 out of 1243 in all Cameras

Nikon P7800 scores higher than the Panasonic ZS80 in Overall. It has better image quality and better value than Panasonic ZS80. On the other hand, Panasonic ZS80 is more portable and has more features than Nikon P7800.
If image quality is very important for you and you want to get the most bang for your bucks, choose the Nikon P7800.
If you are looking for a small camera where you can take everywhere with you, and having more features are also important, Panasonic ZS80 is the right choice for you.

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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic ZS80 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 Nikon Coolpix P7800
Brand Panasonic Nikon
Announced 2018-02-18 2013-11-25
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Size 1/2.3 1/1.7-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 7.44 x 5.58 mm
Area 28.07mm2 41.52mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Max Resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max Native Light sensitivity 3,200 ISO 1,600 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 6400 ISO 6400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 80 ISO 80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a 99
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-720 mm (30x) 28-200 mm (7.1�)
Max Aperture F3.3-6.4 F2.0-4.0
Macro Focus Range 3cm 5cm
Screen
Type Tilting Fully Articulated
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 2,330k dots 921k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.53x n/a
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/4000s
Max Electronic Shutter 1/16000s n/a
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) 10.00 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps 8.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Optional
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 327g 399g
Dimensions 112 x 69 x 42mm 119 x 78 x 50mm
Battery Life 380 shots 350 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None Optional
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 54
DxO Color Depth not tested 21.2
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 11.7
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 200
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