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Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Panasonic 3D1
(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
Samsung CL80
(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
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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").

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The 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 
AnnouncedNovember 2011January 2010Newer by 23 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Panasonic 3D1

 CL80 3D1 
Screen dimensions3.7"3.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Samsung CL80

 3D1 CL80 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 3D1 and CL80 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic 3D1
Portrait photography with Samsung CL80
26
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic 3D1
Street photography with Samsung CL80
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography highlights
Samsung CL80 Sports photography highlights
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic 3D1
Travel photography with Samsung CL80
59
has focus by touch
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
60
provides touch to focus
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (160 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography advice
Samsung CL80 Landscape photography advice
35
really wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
37
screen larger than average (3.7 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging details
Samsung CL80 Vlogging details
34
really wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
27
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (160g)
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Samsung CL80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Samsung 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