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Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Panasonic ZR3
(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
Samsung CL80
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Samsung CL80

 ZR3 CL80 

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Panasonic ZR3

 CL80 ZR3 
Display size3.7"2.7"Larger display (+1")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic ZR3 and Samsung CL80

 ZR3 CL80 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ZR3 and CL80 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZR3
Street photography with Samsung CL80
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than average (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography factors
Samsung CL80 Sports photography factors
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography features
Samsung CL80 Travel photography features
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
has focus via touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (160g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography features
Samsung CL80 Landscape photography features
37
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
37
bigger than average screen (3.7 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZR3
Vlogging with Samsung CL80
29
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
27
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than average (160 grams)
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Panasonic ZR3 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZR3 and Samsung CL80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3Samsung CL80
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