Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ80/Panasonic-FZ80-front.jpg)
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Announced January 2017
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ82
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F) lens
- 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Introduced August 2012
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FZ80 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FZ80 (18MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The FZ80 was brought out 4 years later than the Galaxy Camera 3G and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FZ80 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 3G in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ80 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
FZ80 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Introduced | January 2017 | ![]() | August 2012 | Fresher by 53 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 0k | Sharper screen (+1040k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Panasonic FZ80
Galaxy Camera 3G | FZ80 | |||
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Screen dimension | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
FZ80 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ80 comes with outer measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") and a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FZ80 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FZ80 compared to the Galaxy Camera 3G.
![Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ80-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-3G-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ80 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 63 and 90 respectively.
![Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ80-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-3G-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ80 and Galaxy Camera 3G.
As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FZ80 to render more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern FZ80 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ80-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-3G-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ80-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-3G-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FZ82 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2017-01-04 | 2012-08-29 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4896 x 3672 | - |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 20-1200mm (60.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 4.8 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 0k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | - |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | - |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | 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 | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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 | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 616g (1.36 lbs) | 305g (0.67 lbs) |
Dimensions | 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $399 | $606 |