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Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung NX1100

Portability
86
Imaging
46
Features
70
Overall
55
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 front
 
Samsung NX1100 front
Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
60
Overall
60

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung NX1100 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS80
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 327g - 112 x 69 x 42mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DC-TZ95
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS70
Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Old Model is Samsung NX1000
  • Later Model is Samsung NX2000
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung NX1100 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic ZS80 and Samsung NX1100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZS80 (20MP) and the NX1100 (20MP) is very comparable but the ZS80 (1/2.3") and NX1100 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The ZS80 was released 4 years after the NX1100 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the ZS80 matches up vs the NX1100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS80 over the Samsung NX1100

 ZS80 NX1100 
RevealedFebruary 2018April 2013More modern by 60 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Panasonic ZS80

 NX1100 ZS80 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS80 and Samsung NX1100

 ZS80 NX1100 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung NX1100 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS80 has got external dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX1100 has specifications of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS80 and Samsung NX1100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS80 compared to the NX1100.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung NX1100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS80 and NX1100 is 86 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung NX1100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung NX1100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS80 and NX1100.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The ZS80 provides the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF trickier. The more modern ZS80 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung NX1100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung NX1100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Portrait photography camera
54
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
76
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Street photography information
Samsung NX1100 Street photography information
75
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
includes touch focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (222g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Sports photography features
Samsung NX1100 Sports photography features
60
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery power (380 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
55
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Travel photography factors
Samsung NX1100 Travel photography factors
79
great battery power (380 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competition in class (222g)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX1100 as a Landscape photography camera
62
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS80 Vlogging highlights
Samsung NX1100 Vlogging highlights
73
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of external microphone jack
34
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing mic socket
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Panasonic ZS80 vs Samsung NX1100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS80 and Samsung NX1100
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80Samsung NX1100
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 Samsung NX1100
Otherwise known as Lumix DC-TZ95 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-02-18 2013-04-11
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Available lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,330 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m (with Auto ISO) no built-in flash
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, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 327 grams (0.72 pounds) 222 grams (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 69 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 852
Other
Battery life 380 images 320 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BC1030
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $448 $600