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 Panasonic FZ80 and Nikon A1000 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic FZ80 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). Nikon A1000 has external dimensions of 114 x 72 x 41 mm (4.49 x 2.83 x 1.61″) and weighs 330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Panasonic FZ80 and the Nikon A1000. Nikon A1000 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 16mm narrower, 22mm shorter and 78mm thinner than Panasonic FZ80.
Comparison image of the Panasonic FZ80 and the Nikon A1000 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Here is the back view size comparison of the Panasonic FZ80 and Nikon A1000.
Comparison image of the Panasonic FZ80 and the Nikon A1000 Size and Weight - Back View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic FZ80 and Nikon A1000.
Top View Comparison image of the Panasonic FZ80 and the Nikon A1000 Size
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Nikon A1000 is significantly lighter (286g ) than the Panasonic FZ80 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 (Lumix DMC-FZ82) nor Nikon Coolpix A1000 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 Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Panasonic FZ80 and Nikon A1000's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Nikon A1000 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 FZ80 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to A1000.
