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Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Panasonic FH20
(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
Samsung SL820
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Samsung SL820

 FH20 SL820 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 11 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Panasonic FH20

 SL820 FH20 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Samsung SL820

 FH20 SL820 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and SL820 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography advice
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Sports photography details
Samsung SL820 Sports photography details
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH20
Travel photography with Samsung SL820
64
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
57
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography highlights
37
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
32
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Vlogging features
Samsung SL820 Vlogging features
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
28
decently wide (28mm)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH20 and Samsung SL820
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Samsung SL820
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