Compare Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
In this technical comparison between the Nikon Z8 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
Choosing between these two Cameras models often comes down to your budget, with prices around Approx. $3,999 / £3,999 and Originally launched at $399.
| Specifications |
Nikon Z8 |
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | May 2023 | January, 2017 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 144 x 118.5 x 83 mm | 130.2 x 94.3 x 119.2 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 910g (with battery/card); 820g (body only) | 616g (with battery and SD card) |
| Mount | Nikon Z mount | Fixed Lens (20-1200mm f/2.8-5.9 equivalent) |
| Weather sealing | Yes (Pro-grade; equivalent to the D850/Z9; works down to -10°C) | None |
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked CMOS (Back-illuminated) | BSI-CMOS |
| Size | Full-frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm) | 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) |
| Resolution | 45.7 Megapixels | 18.1 Megapixels |
| ISO range | 64 – 25,600 (Extended: 32–102,400) | 80 – 3200 (Expandable to 6400) |
| Stabilization | 5-axis In-body (up to 6.0 stops with Synchro VR) | Optical (Power O.I.S.) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Rear screen | 3.2-inch 4-axis tilting touchscreen; 2.1M dots | 3.0-inch Fixed Touchscreen LCD (1.04M dots) |
| Viewfinder | 3.69M-dot OLED; blackout-free "Real-Live" technology; 3000 nits brightness | 0.20-inch Electronic Viewfinder (1.16M dots equivalent) |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 493 points | 49 points |
| AF System | Hybrid Phase-Detection/Contrast AF with EXPEED 7 processor | Contrast Detect (with DFD technology) |
| Eye AF | Yes (AI-based: Human, Dog, Cat, Bird, Plane, Car, Motorcycle, Bicycle, Train) | Yes (Face/Eye Detection) |
| Photo | ||
| Continuous shooting | 20 fps (RAW), 30 fps (Full JPEG), 60 fps (DX-crop JPEG), up to 120 fps (11MP JPEG) | 10 fps (AFS), 6 fps (AFC) |
| Formats | RAW (14-bit), JPEG, HEIF (10-bit) | RAW, JPEG |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution & FPS | 8.3K up to 60p; 4K up to 120p | 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) @ 30p; 1080p @ 60p |
| Bit-depth | 12-bit (N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ), 10-bit (ProRes 422 HQ, H.265) | 8-bit |
| Mic / Headphone ports | 3.5mm Mic jack / 3.5mm Headphone jack | No / No |
| HDMI output | Full-size HDMI (Type A) | Micro HDMI (Type D) |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | Dual slots | 1 Slot |
| Type | Slot 1: CFexpress Type B or XQD; Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | 2.4GHz / 5GHz | Yes (built-in) |
| Bluetooth | Version 5.0 | No |
| USB / HDMI | Dual USB-C ports (one for data, one for dedicated Power Delivery); Full-size HDMI | Micro-USB (USB 2.0) / Micro HDMI |
| Battery | ||
| Model | EN-EL15c (Compatible with older EN-EL15 series) | DMW-BMB9 |
| CIPA shots | Approx. 340 shots (standard) / 370 (Power-saving mode) | Approx. 330 shots |
| USB charging | Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) | Yes |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | Z8 Body, EN-EL15c Battery, MH-25a Charger, UC-E24 USB Cable, HDMI/USB Cable Clip, Strap, Body Cap, DK-33 Rubber Eyecup | Camera, Battery Pack, AC Adapter, USB Cable, Shoulder Strap, Lens Cap, Lens Cap String |
| Price | Approx. $3,999 / £3,999 | Originally launched at $399 |
| Full Details | Z8 - Full Specifications | Lumix DMC-FZ80 - Full Specifications |