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Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
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
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Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and SL820 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was announced 23 months after the SL820 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FH25 grades versus the SL820 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Samsung SL820

 FH25 SL820 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 23 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Panasonic FH25

 SL820 FH25 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Samsung SL820

 FH25 SL820 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH25 has external dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH25 vs 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 vary based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FH25 and the SL820.

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and SL820 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH25 and SL820.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FH25 to produce extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer FH25 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Portrait photography camera
34
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography highlights
Samsung SL820 Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL820 Sports photography highlights
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography info
Samsung SL820 Travel photography info
65
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Landscape photography camera
38
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
32
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging info
Samsung SL820 Vlogging info
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
27
pretty wide (28mm)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Samsung SL820
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Samsung SL820
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Samsung SL820
Also called Lumix DMC-FS35 IT100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VI -
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 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (24 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 gr (0.35 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 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 life 250 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $180 $280