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Panasonic G9 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Released November 2017
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is ST5500
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Panasonic G9 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Panasonic G9 and Samsung CL80, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and CL80 (14MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and CL80 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The G9 was introduced 7 years later than the CL80 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the G9 scores vs the CL80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Samsung CL80

 G9 CL80 
RevealedNovember 2017January 2010More recent by 96 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Panasonic G9

 CL80 G9 
Screen dimensions3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Samsung CL80

 G9 CL80 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G9 has got physical dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL80 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic G9 and Samsung CL80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the G9 compared to the CL80.

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 and CL80 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The photograph below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 and CL80.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G9 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic G9 will deliver extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent G9 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Portrait photography camera
76
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Street photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Street photography camera
75
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus by touch
weather proof
great ISO range (25,600)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Sports photography camera
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
bad battery life (400 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G9 Travel photography highlights
Samsung CL80 Travel photography highlights
70
weather proof
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
bad battery life (400 shots)
60
offers touch focus
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (160 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G9
Landscape photography with Samsung CL80
76
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
bad battery life (400 per charge)
37
screen larger than average (3.7 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 Vlogging information
Samsung CL80 Vlogging information
76
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
27
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than average (160g)
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Panasonic G9 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Samsung CL80
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Samsung CL80
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Samsung CL80
Also called - ST5500
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2017-11-08 2010-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4334 x 3256
Max native ISO 25600 4800
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 225 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1500s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 658g (1.45 lbs) 160g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 400 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DMW-BLF19 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Two 1
Retail cost $1,500 $400