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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung CL80 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
  • Launched January 2010
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand 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
  • Alternative Name is ST5500
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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung CL80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was manufactured around the same time to the CL80 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the FP2 scores against the CL80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Samsung CL80

 FP2 CL80 

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Panasonic FP2

 CL80 FP2 
Display sizing3.7"2.7"Larger display (+1")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Samsung CL80

 FP2 CL80 
ReleasedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP2 features outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL80 has sizing 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 ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the FP2 vs the CL80.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and CL80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FP2 and CL80.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs however you should consider the age of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP2
Portrait photography with Samsung CL80
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Street photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Sports photography highlights
Samsung CL80 Sports photography highlights
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Travel photography advice
Samsung CL80 Travel photography advice
56
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
features touch focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (160g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography info
Samsung CL80 Landscape photography info
32
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
37
very good size screen (3.7")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Vlogging details
Samsung CL80 Vlogging details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (151g)
27
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (160g)
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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Samsung CL80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Samsung CL80
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Samsung CL80
Also Known as - ST5500
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 6400 4800
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
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)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro 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), 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151g (0.33 lbs) 160g (0.35 lbs)
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 All around 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $80 $400