Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung CL80
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Launched January 2010
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-ZX3
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Announced January 2010
- Also Known as ST5500
Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung CL80 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic ZR3 and Samsung CL80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the ZR3 (14MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe ZR3 was announced very close to the CL80 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the ZR3 matches up vs the CL80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung CL80 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 & Samsung CL80. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZR3 Gallery & Samsung CL80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Samsung CL80
ZR3 | CL80 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Panasonic ZR3
CL80 | ZR3 | |||
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Display size | 3.7" | 2.7" | Larger display (+1") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Samsung CL80
ZR3 | CL80 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | January 2010 | Similar age | |
Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZR3 comes with outer measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung CL80 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic ZR3 and Samsung CL80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the ZR3 against the CL80.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ZR3 and CL80 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The photograph below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ZR3 and CL80.
Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of images but you should really factor the launch date of the products into consideration.
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Samsung CL80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 | Samsung CL80 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-ZX3 | ST5500 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2010-01-26 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine HD II | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4334 x 3256 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 4800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3.7" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.30 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | AVCHD Lite | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 159g (0.35 lbs) | 160g (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $280 | $400 |