Panasonic S5 vs Samsung CL80

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic S5 vs Samsung CL80, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and CL80 (14MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and CL80 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The S5 was manufactured 10 years later than the CL80 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S5 scores versus the CL80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Samsung CL80. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Samsung CL80 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic S5 comes with outside measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) and the Samsung CL80 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S5 vs Samsung CL80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the S5 compared to the CL80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S5 and CL80 is 60 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S5 and CL80.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S5 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic S5 will result in more detail due to its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent S5 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.