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Panasonic F5 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Panasonic F5
(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
Samsung SL820
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Samsung SL820

 F5 SL820 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2009More recent by 48 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Panasonic F5

 SL820 F5 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Samsung SL820

 F5 SL820 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

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

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic F5 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic F5 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Portrait photography camera
29
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic F5
Street photography with Samsung SL820
56
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic F5 Sports photography features
Samsung SL820 Sports photography features
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic F5
Travel photography with Samsung SL820
68
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
57
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic F5 Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography advice
33
relatively wide (28mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic F5 Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL820 Vlogging highlights
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
27
pretty wide (28mm)
includes face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic F5 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic F5 and Samsung SL820
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5Samsung SL820
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