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Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost 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
  • Also Known as ST5500
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Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic FP1 versus Samsung CL80, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was revealed at a similar time to the CL80 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the FP1 scores against the CL80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Samsung CL80

 FP1 CL80 

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Panasonic FP1

 CL80 FP1 
Screen size3.7"2.7"Bigger screen (+1")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Samsung CL80

 FP1 CL80 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FP1 comes with external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FP1 vs the CL80.

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and CL80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The graphic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP1 and CL80.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung CL80 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography info
Samsung CL80 Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Street photography factors
Samsung CL80 Street photography factors
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (151g)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP1
Sports photography with Samsung CL80
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Travel photography features
Samsung CL80 Travel photography features
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (151 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
provides focus by touch
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (160 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography details
Samsung CL80 Landscape photography details
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
lovely big screen (3.7 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Vlogging information
Samsung CL80 Vlogging information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition (151 grams)
27
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (160 grams)
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Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Samsung CL80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Samsung CL80
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Samsung CL80
Also called as - ST5500
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 6400 4800
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m (Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 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 input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151g (0.33 lb) 160g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 ID - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $153 $400