Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung SL820
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Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs
(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
(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 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").

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.

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung SL820 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 & Samsung SL820. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH25 Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Samsung SL820
FH25 | SL820 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Panasonic FH25
SL820 | FH25 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Samsung SL820
FH25 | SL820 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Samsung SL820 | |
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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 |