Panasonic ZS200 vs Samsung CL80
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
- Introduced February 2018
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DC-TZ200
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS100
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Launched January 2010
- Also referred to as ST5500
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On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic ZS200 and Samsung CL80, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and CL80 (14MP) and the ZS200 (1") and CL80 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe ZS200 was introduced 8 years after the CL80 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ZS200 matches up vs the CL80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Samsung CL80
| ZS200 | CL80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2018 | January 2010 | More modern by 99 months | |
| Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
| Display resolution | 1240k | 230k | Clearer display (+1010k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Panasonic ZS200
| CL80 | ZS200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3.7" | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Samsung CL80
| ZS200 | CL80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic ZS200 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS200 offers physical measurements of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Samsung CL80 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS200 versus the CL80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS200 and CL80 is 86 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic ZS200 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS200 and CL80.
Clearly, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ZS200 with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic ZS200 will deliver more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent ZS200 will have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | Samsung CL80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | Samsung CL80 |
| Also Known as | Lumix DC-TZ200 | ST5500 |
| Category | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2018-02-13 | 2010-01-06 |
| Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine | - |
| Sensor type | MOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4334 x 3256 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 4800 |
| Max boosted ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | 80 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 49 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 1,240 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,330 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 340 gr (0.75 lb) | 160 gr (0.35 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 370 photos | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $800 | $400 |