Panasonic S1R vs Samsung CL80
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Panasonic S1R vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Panasonic S1R vs Samsung CL80 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R and Samsung CL80. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1R Gallery and Samsung CL80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Samsung CL80
S1R | CL80 | |||
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Introduced | February 2019 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 111 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+1870k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Panasonic S1R
CL80 | S1R | |||
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Screen size | 3.7" | ![]() | 3.2" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Samsung CL80
S1R | CL80 | |||
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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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic S1R vs Samsung CL80 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R | Samsung CL80 | |
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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 |