Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung CL5
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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Introduced 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
- Introduced February 2009
- Alternate Name is PL10
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Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic FP7 and Samsung CL5, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the FP7 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") have totally different sensor size.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe FP7 was released 23 months after the CL5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FP7 grades against the CL5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Samsung CL5. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Samsung CL5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Samsung CL5
| FP7 | CL5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2011 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 23 months |
| Screen size | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Panasonic FP7
| CL5 | FP7 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Samsung CL5
| FP7 | CL5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP7 features external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Samsung CL5 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FP7 and the CL5.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and CL5 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and CL5.
All in all, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FP7 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FP7 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger FP7 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Samsung CL5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Samsung CL5 |
| Also called as | - | PL10 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 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 measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 24.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.5-4.5 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 6.3 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Touch Screen LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 16 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in 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 |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 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 |
| Microphone 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 147g (0.32 pounds) | 141g (0.31 pounds) |
| Physical 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 | 240 photographs | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $227 | $391 |