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Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Panasonic FS12
(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
Samsung CL80
(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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Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Samsung CL80

 FS12 CL80 

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Panasonic FS12

 CL80 FS12 
LaunchedJanuary 2010April 2009More recent by 8 months
Screen dimension3.7"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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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).

Check out the Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung CL80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS12 and CL80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography factors
Samsung CL80 Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS12 as a Street photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Sports photography factors
Samsung CL80 Sports photography factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Travel photography highlights
Samsung CL80 Travel photography highlights
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
provides touch to focus
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (160g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Landscape photography features
Samsung CL80 Landscape photography features
28
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
very good size screen (3.7")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Vlogging factors
Samsung CL80 Vlogging factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
27
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
heavier than others in class (160 grams)
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Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS12 and Samsung CL80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12Samsung 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