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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung CL5

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs

Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Announced 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL10
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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung CL5 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FP3 versus Samsung CL5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FP3 (14MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the FP3 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") feature different sensor size.

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The FP3 was revealed 11 months later than the CL5 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FP3 matches up versus the CL5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Samsung CL5

 FP3 CL5 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 11 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Panasonic FP3

 CL5 FP3 

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Samsung CL5

 FP3 CL5 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP3 has exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Samsung CL5 has proportions 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FP3 vs the CL5.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and CL5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The photograph below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FP3 and CL5.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FP3 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic FP3 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern FP3 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography info
Samsung CL5 Portrait photography info
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
24
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP3
Street photography with Samsung CL5
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP3
Travel photography with Samsung CL5
60
features touch focus
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (9MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography factors
Samsung CL5 Landscape photography factors
37
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Vlogging factors
Samsung CL5 Vlogging factors
27
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
25
supports face detection focus
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Samsung CL5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Samsung CL5
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Samsung CL5
Also called - PL10
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2009-02-23
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-4.5
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 6.3
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 lb) 141g (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 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $182 $391