Panasonic FX75 has a
14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Venus Engine HD II processor. On the other hand, Nikon P80 has a
10.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor .
Below you can see the FX75 and P80 sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Panasonic FX75 and Nikon P80 Cameras
Panasonic FX75 and Nikon P80 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Nikon P80 has 40% larger pixel area (2.78µm 2 vs 1.98µm 2 ) compared to Panasonic FX75, it has larger pixel area to collect light hence potential to have less noise in low light / High ISO images.
Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each
of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the
Panasonic FX75
or the
Nikon P80 ,
including hyperfocal distance.
