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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic S3

Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ82
Panasonic S3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2011
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic S3 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic S3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the FZ80 (18MP) and S3 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ80 was brought out 6 years later than the S3 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic S3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FZ80 scores against the S3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Panasonic S3

 FZ80 S3 
ReleasedJanuary 2017January 2011Fresher by 74 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Panasonic FZ80

 S3 FZ80 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic S3

 FZ80 S3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ80 comes with exterior dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") accompanied by a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Panasonic S3 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ80 against the S3.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic S3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ80 and S3 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic S3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ80 and S3.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FZ80 to provide you with more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern FZ80 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic S3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ80
Portrait photography with Panasonic S3
58
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S3 as a Street photography camera
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch to focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (616g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography information
Panasonic S3 Sports photography information
57
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Travel photography info
Panasonic S3 Travel photography info
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supports touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (20mm)
great reach (1200mm)
heavier than others in class (616g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition (117 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography details
Panasonic S3 Landscape photography details
57
you can focus manually
rather wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging features
Panasonic S3 Vlogging features
28
rather wide (20mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than others in class (616 grams)
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic S3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ82 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2017-01-04 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Venus Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3672 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 616g (1.36 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" 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 330 shots 250 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $399 $110