Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung CL80
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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung CL80 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 & Samsung CL80. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP8 Gallery & Samsung CL80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Samsung CL80
FP8 | CL80 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Panasonic FP8
CL80 | FP8 | |||
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Display size | 3.7" | 2.7" | Larger display (+1") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Samsung CL80
FP8 | CL80 | |||
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Released | July 2009 | January 2010 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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).
Look at the Panasonic FP8 and Samsung CL80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and CL80 is 95 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | Samsung CL80 | |
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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 |