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Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed January 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally Known as ST5500
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Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Panasonic FS15 and Samsung CL80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was manufactured 11 months prior to the CL80 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FS15 grades against the CL80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Samsung CL80

 FS15 CL80 

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Panasonic FS15

 CL80 FS15 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 11 months
Screen dimension3.7"2.7"Bigger screen (+1")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Samsung CL80

 FS15 CL80 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS15 enjoys physical dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Samsung CL80 has measurements 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 vary based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FS15 versus the CL80.

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FS15 and CL80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The visual below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS15 and CL80.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung CL80 to give you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older FS15 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Portrait photography details
Samsung CL80 Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Street photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Travel photography info
Samsung CL80 Travel photography info
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
has touch to focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (160 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Landscape photography camera
28
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
37
big screen (3.7 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Vlogging details
Samsung CL80 Vlogging details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic socket
27
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
heavier than average (160 grams)
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Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Samsung CL80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Samsung CL80
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Samsung CL80
Otherwise known as - ST5500
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-16 2010-01-06
Physical type 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4334 x 3256
Max native ISO 1600 4800
Max boosted ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) 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 inch 3.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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 136 grams (0.30 pounds) 160 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 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 recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $180 $400