Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic S3
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic S3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ80 Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Panasonic S3
FZ80 | S3 | |||
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Released | January 2017 | January 2011 | Fresher by 74 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Panasonic FZ80
S3 | FZ80 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic S3
FZ80 | S3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Examine the Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic S3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ80 and S3 is 63 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | |
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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 |