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Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung CL80

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung CL80 Key Specs

Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump 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 referred to as ST5500
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Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung CL80 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung CL80, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and CL80 (14MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and CL80 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The FS7 was brought out 11 months prior to the CL80 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FS7 matches up vs the CL80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Samsung CL80

 FS7 CL80 

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Panasonic FS7

 CL80 FS7 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 11 months
Display sizing3.7"2.7"Larger display (+1")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Samsung CL80

 FS7 CL80 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FS7 enjoys outside measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung CL80 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FS7 compared to the CL80.

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FS7 and CL80 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FS7 and CL80.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FS7 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Samsung CL80 will result in greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged FS7 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung CL80 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Street photography highlights
Samsung CL80 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Sports photography features
Samsung CL80 Sports photography features
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FS7
Travel photography with Samsung CL80
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
provides focus via touch
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (160 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Landscape photography info
Samsung CL80 Landscape photography info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
37
bigger than average screen (3.7 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Vlogging highlights
Samsung CL80 Vlogging highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (33mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
27
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
heavier than competitors in class (160g)
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Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS7 and Samsung CL80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7Samsung CL80
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 Samsung CL80
Also called - ST5500
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-01-16 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4334 x 3256
Maximum native ISO 1600 4800
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-132mm (4.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 file 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 139g (0.31 lbs) 160g (0.35 lbs)
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 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 feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $160 $400