Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung CL80

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 & Samsung CL80. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FS7 Gallery & Samsung CL80 Gallery.

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.

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

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.