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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Push 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
  • Alternate Name is ST5500
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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FH1 and Samsung CL80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was brought out about the same time to the CL80 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FH1 grades vs the CL80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Samsung CL80

 FH1 CL80 

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Panasonic FH1

 CL80 FH1 
Screen dimensions3.7"2.7"Bigger screen (+1")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Samsung CL80

 FH1 CL80 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH1 provides physical dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung CL80 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH1 and Samsung CL80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH1 and the CL80.

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH1 and CL80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The image here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH1 and CL80.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung CL80 to offer you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography info
Samsung CL80 Portrait photography info
20
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH1
Travel photography with Samsung CL80
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
provides focus via touch
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (160 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Landscape photography camera
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
screen larger than average (3.7 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Vlogging info
Samsung CL80 Vlogging info
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
27
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (160g)
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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Samsung CL80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Samsung CL80
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Samsung CL80
Also called Lumix DMC-FS10 ST5500
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 6400 4800
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163 grams (0.36 pounds) 160 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $150 $400