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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung CL5

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs

Panasonic FP7
(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
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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL10
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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung CL5 Overview

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.

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The 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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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Samsung CL5

 FP7 CL5 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 23 months
Screen size3.5"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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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.

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and CL5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography factors
Samsung CL5 Portrait photography factors
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
24
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Street photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (147 grams)
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Sports photography camera
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery (240 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Travel photography camera
63
better than average battery (240 shots)
boasts touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (147 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (9MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP7
Landscape photography with Samsung CL5
41
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
better than average battery (240 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Vlogging info
Samsung CL5 Vlogging info
29
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
more heavy than competition (147g)
25
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Samsung CL5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Samsung 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