Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung SL820
93 Imaging
37 Features
21 Overall
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94 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS30
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
- Introduced February 2009
- Alternate Name is IT100
Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung SL820 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FH20 versus Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe FH20 was introduced 11 months later than the SL820 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FH20 scores vs the SL820 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung SL820 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 & Samsung SL820. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH20 Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Samsung SL820
FH20 | SL820 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | February 2009 | Fresher by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Panasonic FH20
SL820 | FH20 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Samsung SL820
FH20 | SL820 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH20 enjoys physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL820 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FH20 versus Samsung SL820 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH20 against the SL820.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and SL820 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH20 and SL820.
As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FH20 to provide more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher FH20 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Samsung SL820 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Samsung SL820 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FS30 | IT100 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.4-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) | 4.50 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (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 format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 178 grams (0.39 pounds) | 168 grams (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 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 |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $179 | $280 |