Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung CL5
95 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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95 Imaging
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Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Launched January 2011
(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
- Announced February 2009
- Alternative Name is PL10
Photography Glossary Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung CL5 Overview
Following is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic FP5 and Samsung CL5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the FP5 (14MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the FP5 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FP5 was brought out 23 months after the CL5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the FP5 scores vs the CL5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Samsung CL5
| FP5 | CL5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 23 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Panasonic FP5
| CL5 | FP5 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Samsung CL5
| FP5 | CL5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP5 has outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL5 has measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
See the Panasonic FP5 and Samsung CL5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FP5 vs the CL5.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the FP5 and CL5 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FP5 and CL5.
Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FP5 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FP5 will offer more detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer FP5 will have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Samsung CL5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Samsung CL5 |
| Otherwise known as | - | PL10 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2009-02-23 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor 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 area | 27.7mm² | 24.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 9MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 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 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-4.5 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 6.3 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Touch Screen LCD | - |
| 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 | 6.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.90 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (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 support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 141 gr (0.31 lb) | 141 gr (0.31 lb) |
| Dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" 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 | ||
| Battery life | 260 shots | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| 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 | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $199 | $391 |