Panasonic F5 vs Samsung SL820
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Panasonic F5 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
- Released February 2009
- Additionally Known as IT100

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung SL820 Overview
Below is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic F5 and Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The F5 was revealed 3 years later than the SL820 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the F5 grades vs the SL820 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung SL820 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 & Samsung SL820. The full galleries are available at Panasonic F5 Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Samsung SL820
F5 | SL820 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 48 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Panasonic F5
SL820 | F5 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Samsung SL820
F5 | SL820 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Panasonic F5 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic F5 has physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung SL820 has sizing of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic F5 and Samsung SL820 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the F5 compared to the SL820.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the F5 and SL820 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the F5 and SL820.
Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic F5 to result in more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent F5 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic F5 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | Samsung SL820 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | Samsung SL820 |
Also called | - | IT100 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/3.4-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.70 m | 4.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 121 grams (0.27 pounds) | 168 grams (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 life | 250 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $100 | $280 |