Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung SL820
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
35
96 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
35
Portability
94 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
28
94 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
28
Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
(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)
(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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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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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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2011 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Panasonic FH2
| SL820 | FH2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Samsung SL820
| FH2 | SL820 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same 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).
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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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and SL820 is 96 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FH2 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Portrait photography camera
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
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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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
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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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
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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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)
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)
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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
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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Panasonic FH2 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL820 as a Vlogging camera
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
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
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Samsung 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 |