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Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung NX100

Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
62
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
 
Samsung NX100 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
54
Overall
54

Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung NX100 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
  • Announced January 2017
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ82
Samsung NX100
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 282g - 120 x 71 x 35mm
  • Revealed September 2010
  • Updated by Samsung NX200
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung NX100 Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung NX100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FZ80 (18MP) and the NX100 (15MP) is relatively similar but the FZ80 (1/2.3") and NX100 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The FZ80 was released 6 years after the NX100 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FZ80 grades against the NX100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Samsung NX100

 FZ80 NX100 
RevealedJanuary 2017September 2010Newer by 77 months
Screen resolution1040k614kSharper screen (+426k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX100 over the Panasonic FZ80

 NX100 FZ80 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Samsung NX100

 FZ80 NX100 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung NX100 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ80 has got exterior measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") having a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Samsung NX100 has specifications of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ80 compared to the NX100.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung NX100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ80 and NX100 is 63 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung NX100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung NX100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ80 and NX100.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ80 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FZ80 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher FZ80 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung NX100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung NX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX100 Portrait photography factors
59
manual focus
MP count decent (18MP)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
73
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Street photography features
Samsung NX100 Street photography features
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than others (616g)
76
has image stabilization
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography highlights
Samsung NX100 Sports photography highlights
58
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
60
has image stabilization
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great battery life (420 shots)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX100 as a Travel photography camera
59
offers touch focus
MP count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (20mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
heavier than others (616g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
great battery life (420 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
no Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ80
Landscape photography with Samsung NX100
57
manual focus
pretty wide (20mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (420 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging information
Samsung NX100 Vlogging information
28
pretty wide (20mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than others (616 grams)
31
has image stabilization
features face detect focus
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung NX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ80 and Samsung NX100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80Samsung NX100
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 Samsung NX100
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ82 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2017-01-04 2010-09-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine DRIMe Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 20-1200mm (60.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 32
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - VGA AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes 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, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 616g (1.36 pounds) 282g (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") 120 x 71 x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 62
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.7
DXO Low light score not tested 563
Other
Battery life 330 photos 420 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $399 $386