• APS-C 369.0mm2
  • 20.9 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 51,200
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.3 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon D7500 advantages over Panasonic ZS80

  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 4.22 vs 1.19 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Fast startup
    ~0.20 vs 1.4 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 950 vs 380 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Top deck display
    Yes vs No
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • More viewfinder magnification
    0.63x vs 0.53x
    Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Bigger RAW buffer
    47 vs 32 shots
    Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    1638400 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Panasonic ZS80 advantages over Nikon D7500

  • Less expensive
    $398* vs $897
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Thinner
    41 mm vs 72 mm
    Thinner
  • Higher max flash sync
    1/2000 vs 1/250 sec
    Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.1 fps vs 8.2 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster RAW shooting
    9.5 fps vs 8.2 fps
    Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/8000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Shoot 4K video
    Both provide
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Both provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Both provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility

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Review Excerpt

  • New carbon fiber body is light, compact and very comfortable; Same excellent image quality as the flagship D500; Quick 8.2 frames per second burst shooting with generous buffer; Very fast, accurate autofocus; Tilting touch-screen display; Very good battery life; Records ultra high-def 4K and 60fps Full HD too.

  • Only a single flash card slot; Doesn't support portrait / battery grip accessories; No rear infrared receiver any more; non-CPU AI lenses will be manual only; 4K video comes with a heavy crop; Movie AF is prone to hunting, Extended ISO sensitivities are a gimmick.

The Competition

Compared to Nikon D7200

Nikon D7500
Nikon D7200
  • $797
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $1021
  • APS-C
  • NFC
  • More telephoto lens reach
Panasonic ZS80
Nikon D7200
  • $398
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $1021
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Canon 80D

Nikon D7500
Canon 80D
  • $797
  • APS-C
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Fast startup
  • $935
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • NFC
Panasonic ZS80
Canon 80D
  • $398
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Less expensive
  • $935
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Larger sensor

Compared to Pentax K-70

Nikon D7500
Pentax K-70
  • $797
  • APS-C
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Touchscreen
  • $597
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
Panasonic ZS80
Pentax K-70
  • $398
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $597
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Larger sensor

Compared to Canon 77D

Nikon D7500
Canon 77D
  • $797
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $550
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • NFC
Panasonic ZS80
Canon 77D
  • $398
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Less expensive
  • $550
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compared to Panasonic ZS70

Nikon D7500
Panasonic ZS70
  • $797
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $348
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
Panasonic ZS80
Panasonic ZS70
  • $398
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $348
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
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