Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung SL30

Here is a thorough overview of the Panasonic FH25 versus Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and SL30 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was unveiled 23 months later than the SL30 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FH25 matches up against the SL30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 & Samsung SL30. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH25 Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH25 features external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FH25 versus the SL30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH25 and SL30 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The photograph below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH25 and SL30.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH25 to provide you with more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern FH25 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.