Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung CL80
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Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Released April 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Launched January 2010
- Alternative Name is ST5500
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Below is a in depth overview of the Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung CL80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FS12 was released 8 months earlier than the CL80 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FS12 grades against the CL80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Samsung CL80. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FS12 Gallery and Samsung CL80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Samsung CL80
| FS12 | CL80 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Panasonic FS12
| CL80 | FS12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2010 |  | April 2009 | More recent by 8 months |
| Screen dimension | 3.7" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+1") |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Samsung CL80
| FS12 | CL80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS12 offers external dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Samsung CL80 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FS12 vs the CL80.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS12 and CL80 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The visual below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS12 and CL80.
To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung CL80 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older FS12 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Samsung CL80 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Samsung CL80 |
| Also referred to as | - | ST5500 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2009-04-17 | 2010-01-06 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4334 x 3256 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 4800 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 31-124mm (4.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3.7 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.30 m | 5.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 129g (0.28 lb) | 160g (0.35 lb) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| 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 model | - | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $228 | $400 |