Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung SL820
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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
(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
- Alternative Name is IT100

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung SL820 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FH22 and Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The FH22 was introduced 11 months after the SL820 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the FH22 scores versus the SL820 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung SL820 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 & Samsung SL820. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH22 Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Samsung SL820
FH22 | SL820 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 11 months |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Panasonic FH22
SL820 | FH22 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Samsung SL820
FH22 | SL820 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH22 features outside dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung SL820 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FH22 and Samsung SL820 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the FH22 versus the SL820.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH22 and SL820 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH22 and SL820.
As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic FH22 to result in extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent FH22 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | Samsung SL820 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 | Samsung SL820 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FS33 | IT100 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 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 dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.4-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | 4.50 m |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 170 grams (0.37 pounds) | 168 grams (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 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 model | - | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $200 | $280 |