Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung CL80
94 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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95 Imaging
36 Features
30 Overall
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Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
- 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS11
(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
- Introduced January 2010
- Alternative Name is ST5500
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Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung CL80, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FH3 was launched within a month of the CL80 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FH3 matches up against the CL80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Samsung CL80. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Samsung CL80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Samsung CL80
| FH3 | CL80 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Panasonic FH3
| CL80 | FH3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3.7" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+1") |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Samsung CL80
| FH3 | CL80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2010 |  | January 2010 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH3 comes with outer measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung CL80 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FH3 against the CL80.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FH3 and CL80 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH3 and CL80.
As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of files though you may want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.
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Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Samsung CL80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Samsung CL80 |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FS11 | ST5500 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4334 x 3256 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 4800 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.80 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 165g (0.36 lb) | 160g (0.35 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 24mm (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 recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $160 | $400 |