Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung CL80
96 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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95 Imaging
36 Features
30 Overall
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Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
- Released January 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Released January 2010
- Also Known as ST5500
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Here is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic FH8 and Samsung CL80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FH8 was unveiled 2 years later than the CL80 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FH8 grades against the CL80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 and Samsung CL80. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH8 Gallery and Samsung CL80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Samsung CL80
| FH8 | CL80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2012 |  | January 2010 | Fresher by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Panasonic FH8
| CL80 | FH8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3.7" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Samsung CL80
| FH8 | CL80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH8 has got external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung CL80 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
See the Panasonic FH8 and Samsung CL80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FH8 compared to the CL80.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FH8 and CL80 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH8 and CL80.
As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH8 to show extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher FH8 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | Samsung CL80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | Samsung CL80 |
| Also referred to as | - | ST5500 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2012-01-09 | 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 | 16MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4334 x 3256 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 4800 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 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 detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.5-6.4 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 4cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.60 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 file format | MPEG-4 | 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 123g (0.27 lbs) | 160g (0.35 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 life | 260 photographs | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| 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, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $149 | $400 |