Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung SL820
94 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
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Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS11
(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
- Announced February 2009
- Alternate Name is IT100
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Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic FH3 and Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FH3 was unveiled 11 months after the SL820 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the FH3 grades against the SL820 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Samsung SL820
| FH3 | SL820 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2010 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Panasonic FH3
| SL820 | FH3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Samsung SL820
| FH3 | SL820 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH3 offers external measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FH3 and Samsung SL820 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FH3 vs the SL820.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH3 and SL820 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH3 and SL820.
Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH3 to offer you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger FH3 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Samsung SL820 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Samsung SL820 |
| Also called | Lumix DMC-FS11 | IT100 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-01-06 | 2009-02-17 |
| Physical type | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.4-5.8 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.80 m | 4.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 165g (0.36 lb) | 168g (0.37 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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 shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $160 | $280 |