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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched July 2009
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is ST5500
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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic FP8 and Samsung CL80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was manufactured 5 months before the CL80 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FP8 grades versus the CL80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Samsung CL80

 FP8 CL80 

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Panasonic FP8

 CL80 FP8 
Display size3.7"2.7"Larger display (+1")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Samsung CL80

 FP8 CL80 
ReleasedJuly 2009January 2010Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP8 has got external measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung CL80 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FP8 against the CL80.

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and CL80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FP8 and CL80.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung CL80 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung CL80 Portrait photography highlights
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Street photography info
Samsung CL80 Street photography info
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Sports photography advice
Samsung CL80 Sports photography advice
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP8
Travel photography with Samsung CL80
56
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
features focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (160g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography information
Samsung CL80 Landscape photography information
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
37
big screen (3.7 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Vlogging advice
Samsung CL80 Vlogging advice
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
27
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
heavier than competitors in class (160g)
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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP8 and Samsung CL80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8Samsung CL80
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Samsung CL80
Also called - ST5500
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-07-27 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine V -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4334 x 3256
Highest native ISO 6400 4800
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151 grams (0.33 pounds) 160 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $400