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Panasonic S1R vs Samsung CL80

Portability
54
Imaging
78
Features
84
Overall
80
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Panasonic S1R vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Released 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also Known as ST5500
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Panasonic S1R vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic S1R vs Samsung CL80, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and CL80 (14MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and CL80 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The S1R was introduced 9 years later than the CL80 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S1R matches up versus the CL80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Samsung CL80

 S1R CL80 
IntroducedFebruary 2019January 2010Fresher by 111 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution2100k230kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Panasonic S1R

 CL80 S1R 
Screen size3.7"3.2"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Samsung CL80

 S1R CL80 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic S1R vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic S1R enjoys outer measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) and 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).

Take a look at the Panasonic S1R vs Samsung CL80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S1R versus the CL80.

Panasonic S1R vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S1R and CL80 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S1R and CL80.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1R having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1R will give you greater detail using its extra 33MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher S1R is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1R vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic S1R
Portrait photography with Samsung CL80
86
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/320 seconds)
MP count high (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R Street photography details
Samsung CL80 Street photography details
71
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
supports touch to focus
environment proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than average (1,020 grams)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R Sports photography features
Samsung CL80 Sports photography features
77
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proof
low battery (360 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R Travel photography highlights
Samsung CL80 Travel photography highlights
60
environment proof
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
MP count high (47 megapixels)
low battery (360 shots)
more heavy than average (1,020g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
offers focus via touch
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R Landscape photography info
Samsung CL80 Landscape photography info
82
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
low battery (360 shots)
37
very good size screen (3.7 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1R
Vlogging with Samsung CL80
32
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than average (1,020 grams)
27
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
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Panasonic S1R vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Samsung CL80
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RSamsung CL80
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Samsung CL80
Also referred to as - ST5500
Type Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2019-02-01 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 47 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 8000 x 6000 4334 x 3256
Max native ISO 25600 4800
Max boosted ISO 51200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 225 -
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Total lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3.7 inch
Screen resolution 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1500 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/320 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 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)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1020g (2.25 pounds) 160g (0.35 pounds)
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 All around score 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 3525 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Two 1
Cost at launch $3,698 $400