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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Introduced February 2019
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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also Known as ST5500
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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Panasonic S1 versus Samsung CL80, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and CL80 (14MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and CL80 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The S1 was introduced 9 years later than the CL80 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the S1 scores versus the CL80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Samsung CL80

 S1 CL80 
LaunchedFebruary 2019January 2010More recent by 111 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution2100k230kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Panasonic S1

 CL80 S1 
Screen dimensions3.7"3.2"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Samsung CL80

 S1 CL80 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1 provides external measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL80 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic S1 versus Samsung CL80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S1 compared to the CL80.

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and CL80 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The visual below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and CL80.

Plainly, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S1 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic S1 will give you more detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent S1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography factors
Samsung CL80 Portrait photography factors
85
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/320 seconds)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Street photography camera
70
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
includes touch focus
weather sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competitors (1,021g)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 Sports photography highlights
Samsung CL80 Sports photography highlights
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
bad battery (380 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Travel photography camera
59
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
MP count good (24MP)
bad battery (380 shots)
more heavy than competitors (1,021g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
60
features touch to focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung CL80 Landscape photography highlights
81
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no low pass filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
bad battery (380 per charge)
37
very good size screen (3.7 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging features
Samsung CL80 Vlogging features
32
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
more heavy than competitors (1,021 grams)
27
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
heavier than competition in class (160g)
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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Samsung CL80
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Samsung CL80
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Samsung CL80
Also called - ST5500
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2019-02-01 2010-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 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 6000 x 4000 4334 x 3256
Maximum native ISO 51200 4800
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 225 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 31-217mm (7.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3.7 inch
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1021 gr (2.25 lb) 160 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 95 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 3333 not tested
Other
Battery life 380 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Two One
Launch cost $2,498 $400