Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung CL80
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36 Overall
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95 Imaging
36 Features
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
- Announced November 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Announced January 2010
- Also referred to as ST5500
Photography Glossary Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung CL80 Overview
Lets look closer at the Panasonic 3D1 and Samsung CL80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 3D1 was manufactured 23 months after the CL80 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the 3D1 scores vs the CL80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Samsung CL80
| 3D1 | CL80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | November 2011 | January 2010 | Newer by 23 months | |
| Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Panasonic 3D1
| CL80 | 3D1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3.7" | 3.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Samsung CL80
| 3D1 | CL80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
| Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic 3D1 features exterior measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung CL80 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic 3D1 and Samsung CL80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 3D1 compared to the CL80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 3D1 and CL80 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 3D1 and CL80.
To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung CL80 to offer you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger 3D1 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Samsung CL80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Samsung CL80 |
| Also called as | - | ST5500 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2011-11-07 | 2010-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4334 x 3256 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 4800 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3.5 inch | 3.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 193 gr (0.43 pounds) | 160 gr (0.35 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 200 pictures | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $670 | $400 |