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Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung NX210

Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
62
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ82
Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX200
  • Newer Model is Samsung NX300
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung NX210 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Panasonic FZ80 and Samsung NX210, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FZ80 (18MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the FZ80 (1/2.3") and NX210 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The FZ80 was introduced 4 years after the NX210 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FZ80 grades vs the NX210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Samsung NX210

 FZ80 NX210 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017August 2012Newer by 54 months
Display resolution1040k614kSharper display (+426k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Panasonic FZ80

 NX210 FZ80 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Samsung NX210

 FZ80 NX210 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ80 has got outer dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX210 has specifications of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ80 versus the NX210.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ80 and NX210 is 63 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The image below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ80 and NX210.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FZ80 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX210 will give extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent FZ80 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX210 Portrait photography factors
59
manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
77
has manual focus
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Street photography details
Samsung NX210 Street photography details
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
features touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (616g)
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography advice
Samsung NX210 Sports photography advice
58
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
56
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Travel photography highlights
Samsung NX210 Travel photography highlights
59
features touch to focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (20mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than competition (616 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than average (222 grams)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung NX210 Landscape photography highlights
57
manual focus
quite wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging advice
Samsung NX210 Vlogging advice
28
quite wide (20mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition (616 grams)
34
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (222 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone support
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ80 and Samsung NX210
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80Samsung NX210
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 Samsung NX210
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FZ82 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2017-01-04 2012-08-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 15
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest 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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 616g (1.36 lbs) 222g (0.49 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 71
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 719
Other
Battery life 330 images 330 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BC1030
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $399 $625