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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung CL5

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • Introduced January 2010
Samsung CL5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
  • 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL10
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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung CL5 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic FP2 versus Samsung CL5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the FP2 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FP2 was brought out 11 months after the CL5 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FP2 grades against the CL5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Samsung CL5

 FP2 CL5 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 11 months

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Panasonic FP2

 CL5 FP2 

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Samsung CL5

 FP2 CL5 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP2 features external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung CL5 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FP2 against the CL5.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and CL5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP2 and CL5.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FP2 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FP2 will give you greater detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer FP2 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
24
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Street photography factors
Samsung CL5 Street photography factors
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average (151g)
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP2
Sports photography with Samsung CL5
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP2
Travel photography with Samsung CL5
56
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (151 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography info
Samsung CL5 Landscape photography info
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (9MP)
small sensor (1/2.5")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Vlogging details
Samsung CL5 Vlogging details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average (151g)
25
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Samsung CL5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Samsung CL5
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Samsung CL5
Also referred to as - PL10
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2009-02-23
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-4.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 6.3
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 gr (0.33 lb) 141 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $80 $391