Panasonic FZ80 vs Nikon P1000

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Panasonic FZ80 vs Nikon P1000

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
18.1 megapixels
20.00mm - 1200.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Panasonic FZ80 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the FZ80.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 3000.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Nikon P1000 Review.
How does it shoot? Nikon P1000 in the real world.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Nikon P1000 conclusion.

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Differences

Panasonic FZ80 advantages over Nikon P1000

Less expensive
$298 vs $997
Save money for lenses or accessories
Slower slow-motion
240 fps vs 120 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

330 vs 250 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
119 mm vs 181 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
616g vs 1415g
Lighter weight
Wider angle lens
20 mm vs 24 mm
Capture more of the scene
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 7.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Nikon P1000 advantages over Panasonic FZ80

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
More telephoto lens reach
3,000 mm vs 1,200 mm
Capture objects farther away
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

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
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Panasonic FZ80, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Panasonic FZ80 Shooter's Report

Record-breaking 24-3000mm optical zoom lens with surprisingly good optical performance; Good image quality at low ISOs; VR works well; Fast AF in good lighting; RAW image capture.
Tiny sensor struggles with low-light/high ISO image quality; Lens dims quickly as you zoom; Sluggish low-light AF; Underwhelming C-AF performance; Shallow buffer depth; Poor battery life.
Read our Nikon P1000 Review

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm S1

Panasonic FZ80

Fujifilm S1

$348
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$349
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Slower slow-motion

Compare Panasonic FZ80 vs Fujifilm S1

Nikon P1000

Fujifilm S1

$997
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
Built-in Bluetooth

$349
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon P1000 vs Fujifilm S1

Compared to Sony HX400V

Panasonic FZ80

Sony HX400V

$348
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$448
1/2.3 inch

Tiltable Screen
NFC

Compare Panasonic FZ80 vs Sony HX400V

Nikon P1000

Sony HX400V

$997
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$448
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
NFC

Compare Nikon P1000 vs Sony HX400V

Compared to Fujifilm S9800

Panasonic FZ80

Fujifilm S9800

$348
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$504
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Longer stills battery life

Compare Panasonic FZ80 vs Fujifilm S9800

Nikon P1000

Fujifilm S9800

$997
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

$504
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon P1000 vs Fujifilm S9800

Compared to Nikon P900

Panasonic FZ80

Nikon P900

$348
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

$697
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
NFC

Compare Panasonic FZ80 vs Nikon P900

Nikon P1000

Nikon P900

$997
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
RAW file ability

$697
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Nikon P1000 vs Nikon P900

Compared to Nikon P950

Panasonic FZ80

Nikon P950

$348
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

$797
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Panasonic FZ80 vs Nikon P950

Nikon P1000

Nikon P950

$997
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Longer exposure

$797
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Lighter weight

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