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Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung CL80

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Revealed January 2018
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also referred to as ST5500
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Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung CL80 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung CL80, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and CL80 (14MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and CL80 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The GH5S was brought out 8 years after the CL80 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the GH5S grades versus the CL80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Samsung CL80

 GH5S CL80 
LaunchedJanuary 2018January 2010More modern by 98 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k230kSharper screen (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Panasonic GH5S

 CL80 GH5S 
Screen dimensions3.7"3.2"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Samsung CL80

 GH5S CL80 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GH5S comes with physical measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Samsung CL80 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung CL80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the GH5S versus the CL80.

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GH5S and CL80 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GH5S and CL80.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GH5S featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Samsung CL80 will produce extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher GH5S should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Portrait photography camera
62
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Street photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Street photography camera
68
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
has focus via touch
environment sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Sports photography highlights
Samsung CL80 Sports photography highlights
56
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
lacks phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Travel photography highlights
Samsung CL80 Travel photography highlights
61
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
selfie friendly display
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
60
offers focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (160g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Landscape photography camera
63
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
no Timelapse mode
37
bigger than average screen (3.7")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GH5S
Vlogging with Samsung CL80
68
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection focusing
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone port
does not have image stabilization
27
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
heavier than competition in class (160g)
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Panasonic GH5S vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Samsung CL80
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SSamsung CL80
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Samsung CL80
Also called - ST5500
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2018-01-08 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine 10 -
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 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3680 x 2760 4334 x 3256
Maximum native ISO 51200 4800
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 6400
Min native ISO 160 80
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 225 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 3.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,620k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1500 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash options 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660 grams (1.46 pounds) 160 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 440 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DMW-BLF19 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 2 One
Launch price $2,498 $400