Clicky

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS30
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Also referred to as PL65
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung SL620, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

The FH20 was launched 11 months after the SL620 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Samsung SL620 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FH20 grades versus the SL620 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

        

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Samsung SL620

 FH20 SL620 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 11 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Panasonic FH20

 SL620 FH20 

Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Samsung SL620

 FH20 SL620 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH20 features outer dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL620 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung SL620 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FH20 vs the SL620.

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH20 and SL620 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The picture below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH20 and SL620.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic FH20 to give more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger FH20 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Portrait photography camera
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH20
Street photography with Samsung SL620
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others (168 grams)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL620 Sports photography highlights
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Travel photography camera
64
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (168g)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography info
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography info
37
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
23
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH20
Vlogging with Samsung SL620
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
24
supports face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
heavier than others (168 grams)
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH20 and Samsung SL620
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Samsung SL620
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 Samsung SL620
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS30 PL65
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (Auto ISO) 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 178g (0.39 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $179 $200