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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung CL80 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
  • 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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also Known as ST5500
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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung CL80, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was introduced very close to the CL80 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the FP3 matches up versus the CL80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Samsung CL80

 FP3 CL80 

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Panasonic FP3

 CL80 FP3 
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Samsung CL80

 FP3 CL80 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP3 provides external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung CL80 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung CL80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the FP3 vs the CL80.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and CL80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FP3 and CL80.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Portrait photography camera
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Street photography information
Samsung CL80 Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (155g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP3
Sports photography with Samsung CL80
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Travel photography features
Samsung CL80 Travel photography features
60
provides touch focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
includes focus via touch
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (160g)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Landscape photography camera
37
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
37
screen larger than average (3.7 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung CL80 as a Vlogging camera
27
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
heavier than competition in class (155g)
27
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (160 grams)
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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Samsung CL80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Samsung CL80
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Samsung CL80
Otherwise known as - ST5500
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4334 x 3256
Maximum native ISO 6400 4800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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) 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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $182 $400