Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung SL30
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34 Features
17 Overall
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95 Imaging
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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
- Announced January 2010
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS10
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
- Announced February 2009
- Alternative Name is ES15
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Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FH1 and Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FH1 was brought out 11 months after the SL30 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FH1 grades against the SL30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 & Samsung SL30. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH1 Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Samsung SL30
| FH1 | SL30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2010 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 11 months |
| Screen dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Panasonic FH1
| SL30 | FH1 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Samsung SL30
| FH1 | SL30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH1 offers external measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung SL30 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FH1 and Samsung SL30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FH1 versus the SL30.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and SL30 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH1 and SL30.
Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FH1 to show extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer FH1 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Samsung SL30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | Samsung SL30 |
| Also called as | Lumix DMC-FS10 | ES15 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2009-02-17 |
| Physical type | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.8-5.7 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.80 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash settings | 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 | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 163g (0.36 lb) | 140g (0.31 lb) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $150 | $93 |