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Panasonic F5 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand 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
  • Additionally Known as ST5500
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Panasonic F5 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic F5 versus Samsung CL80, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The F5 was introduced 3 years later than the CL80 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic F5 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the F5 grades against the CL80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Samsung CL80

 F5 CL80 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 37 months

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Panasonic F5

 CL80 F5 
Screen dimension3.7"2.7"Bigger screen (+1")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Samsung CL80

 F5 CL80 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic F5 has got physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL80 has measurements 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 F5 versus Samsung CL80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the F5 vs the CL80.

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the F5 and CL80 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the F5 and CL80.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of files but you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern F5 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic F5
Portrait photography with Samsung CL80
29
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic F5
Street photography with Samsung CL80
56
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Sports photography camera
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic F5 Travel photography factors
Samsung CL80 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
60
supports touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic F5
Landscape photography with Samsung CL80
33
relatively wide (28mm)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
37
bigger than average screen (3.7")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic F5 Vlogging information
Samsung CL80 Vlogging information
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
27
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
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Panasonic F5 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic F5 and Samsung CL80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5Samsung CL80
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 Samsung CL80
Also referred to as - ST5500
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-07 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4334 x 3256
Maximum native ISO 6400 4800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.70 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) 160 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $100 $400