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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(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
Samsung CL80
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Samsung CL80

 FH10 CL80 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 37 months

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Panasonic FH10

 CL80 FH10 
Display sizing3.7"2.7"Larger display (+1")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Samsung CL80

 FH10 CL80 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and CL80 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography details
Samsung CL80 Portrait photography details
30
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH10
Street photography with Samsung CL80
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Sports photography highlights
Samsung CL80 Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH10
Travel photography with Samsung CL80
69
lighter than competition in class (103g)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
boasts touch to focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (160 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography information
Samsung CL80 Landscape photography information
38
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
lovely big screen (3.7 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Vlogging features
Samsung CL80 Vlogging features
31
fairly wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
27
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
heavier than competition (160g)
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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Samsung CL80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Samsung CL80
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