Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung CL5

Following is a thorough overview of the Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung CL5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FS7 (10MP) and the CL5 (9MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.5").

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The FS7 was introduced at a similar time to the CL5 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short view of how the FS7 scores versus the CL5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 & Samsung CL5. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FS7 Gallery & Samsung CL5 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS7 has got outer dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL5 has sizing of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung CL5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the FS7 against the CL5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FS7 and CL5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS7 and CL5.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FS7 to offer more detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively.