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Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung CL5

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs

Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL10
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Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung CL5 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung CL5, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the FS15 (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The FS15 was brought out about the same time to the CL5 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the FS15 grades versus the CL5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Samsung CL5

 FS15 CL5 

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Panasonic FS15

 CL5 FS15 

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Samsung CL5

 FS15 CL5 
ReleasedJanuary 2009February 2009Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS15 features outside dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL5 has dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung CL5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the FS15 versus the CL5.

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and CL5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS15 and CL5.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FS15 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FS15 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FS15
Portrait photography with Samsung CL5
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Street photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Sports photography details
Samsung CL5 Sports photography details
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (9MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Landscape photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung CL5 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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offers face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
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Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Samsung CL5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Samsung CL5
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Samsung CL5
Otherwise known as - PL10
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-16 2009-02-23
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-4.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 6.3
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136g (0.30 lb) 141g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $180 $391