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Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
96 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
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Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Also referred to as IT100
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Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic FH2 and Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was revealed 23 months after the SL820 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FH2 matches up vs the SL820 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Samsung SL820

          

          

            
 FH2 SL820 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 23 months
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Panasonic FH2

          

          

            
 SL820 FH2 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Samsung SL820

          

          

            
 FH2 SL820 
Manual focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither includes Touch friendly display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH2 features outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has proportions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FH2 and Samsung SL820 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH2 and the SL820.
Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and SL820 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Typically, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH2 and SL820.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH2 to show extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer FH2 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

            Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Panasonic FH2 as a Portrait photography camera
 Samsung SL820 as a Portrait photography camera
33
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 provides face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
26
 offers face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FH2 Street photography advice
Samsung SL820 Street photography advice
66
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers touch focus
 lighter than competition (121 grams)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
47
 screen is fixed
 does not have image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FH2 Sports photography advice
Samsung SL820 Sports photography advice
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 provides tracking focus
 great battery power (270 CIPA)
 max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
 no shutter priority
 does not have image stabilization
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Panasonic FH2
Travel photography with Samsung SL820
72
 great battery power (270 per charge)
 lighter than competition (121g)
 offers touch focus
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
57
 built-in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography advice
40
 relatively wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 great battery power (270 CIPA)
 manual focus not available
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 manual exposure not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 missing Time Lapse function
32
 rather wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 lack of manual exposure
 does not have image stabilization
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Panasonic FH2 as a Vlogging camera
 Samsung SL820 as a Vlogging camera
32
 relatively wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focus
 lighter than competition (121 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
 missing mic support
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 rather wide (28mm)
 offers face detect focus
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing mic support
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Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Samsung SL820
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Samsung SL820
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Samsung SL820
Also called Lumix DMC-FS16 IT100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.30 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
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), 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 121g (0.27 pounds) 168g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 270 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $149 $280