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SENSOR Effective pixels: 21 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 5568 x 3712
SENSOR Sensor size: APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm)
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 22 megapixels
IMAGE ISO: ISO 100 - 51200 (expandable to 50 - 1640000)
IMAGE Boosted ISO (maximum): 1640000
IMAGE White balance presets: 12
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Minimum shutter speed: 30 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/8000 sec
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Tilting
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen size: 3.2″
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 2,359,000
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder type: Optical (pentaprism)
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 153
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 1240
OTHER FEATURES GPS: Optional
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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Subject / scene modes: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Built-in flash: Yes
OPTICS & FOCUS Digital zoom: Yes (4x)
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 616 g (1.36 lb / 21.73 oz)
Summary
The Nikon D500 maximum resolution of 5568 x 3712 pixels (21 megapixels) is better in comparison with the Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 (Lumix DC-FZ82) maximum resolution of 4896 x 3672 pixels (18 megapixels). The Nikon D500 has bigger sensor than the Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 (Lumix DC-FZ82): APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm) versus 1/2.3' (6.17 x 4.55 mm). It is the most significant difference between these models because large sensor lets the photographer to capture pictures of the better quality. The Nikon D500 offers a wider ISO range of 100-51200 than 80-3200 ISO range of the Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 (Lumix DC-FZ82). Such ISO range allow you to capture better pictures in more difficult conditions. The Nikon D500 offers more presets of white balance - 12. This option gives the photographer more control over colour. The Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 (Lumix DC-FZ82) has better 4x digital zoom. The Nikon D500 has more focus points than the Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 (Lumix DC-FZ82): 153 vs 49. More focus points means more convenience while attempting to focus on objects that are not centred.
The D500 has tilting LCD that will allow the photographer to shoot pictures from any interesting angle. The Nikon D500 display is better as it has more screen dots 2,359,000 in comparison to 1,040,000 dots of the Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 (Lumix DC-FZ82) display. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing images on your camera. The Nikon D500 provides better minimum (30 seconds) and highest (1/8000 second) shutter speeds.
The Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 (Lumix DC-FZ82) is equipped with built-in flash. The Nikon D500 battery life is better than the Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 (Lumix DC-FZ82) battery life. In accordance with CIPA standards the photographer will be able to make 1240 photos with the D500 and only 330 with the Lumix DC-FZ80 (Lumix DC-FZ82). The Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 (Lumix DC-FZ82) weighs 616g that is 244g less in comparison with the weight of the D500. The D500 can utilize optional accessory GPS devices. Recording GPS data can be useful if the camera owner is a traveller, to be able to go into the photo metadata and find out exactly where an image was captured.
The D500 has 16 advantages and the Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 (Lumix DC-FZ82) only 4 so the D500 becomes the best choice. Get the list of the best offers on Amazon