Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung CL80
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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Alternate Name is ST5500
Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung CL80 Overview
In this article, we are evaluating the Panasonic FH10 and Samsung CL80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FH10 was revealed 3 years after the CL80 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FH10 matches up versus the CL80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung CL80 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 & Samsung CL80. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH10 Gallery & Samsung CL80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Samsung CL80
FH10 | CL80 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | January 2010 | More modern by 37 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Panasonic FH10
CL80 | FH10 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.7" | 2.7" | Larger display (+1") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Samsung CL80
FH10 | CL80 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH10 offers physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Samsung CL80 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FH10 and Samsung CL80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FH10 against the CL80.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and CL80 is 97 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH10 and CL80.
To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH10 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher FH10 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | Samsung CL80 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | Samsung CL80 |
Alternative name | - | ST5500 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4334 x 3256 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 4800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 103g (0.23 lbs) | 160g (0.35 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 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 | 260 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $110 | $400 |