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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Panasonic FH22
(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
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
  • Alternative Name is IT100
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Samsung SL820

 FH22 SL820 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 11 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Panasonic FH22

 SL820 FH22 

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Samsung SL820

 FH22 SL820 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

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

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Street photography details
Samsung SL820 Street photography details
62
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Sports photography details
Samsung SL820 Sports photography details
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Travel photography features
Samsung SL820 Travel photography features
67
includes touch focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH22
Landscape photography with Samsung SL820
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
32
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Vlogging info
Samsung SL820 Vlogging info
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
27
relatively wide (28mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Samsung SL820
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Samsung SL820
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