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Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Also referred to as ES15
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Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Panasonic FH7 versus Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and SL30 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was unveiled 2 years after the SL30 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FH7 matches up vs the SL30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Samsung SL30

 FH7 SL30 
ReleasedSeptember 2011February 2009More modern by 32 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Panasonic FH7

 SL30 FH7 

Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Samsung SL30

 FH7 SL30 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH7 comes with physical dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL30 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH7 versus Samsung SL30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FH7 against the SL30.

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FH7 and SL30 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FH7 and SL30.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FH7 to give extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger FH7 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography details
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography details
34
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
25
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH7
Street photography with Samsung SL30
67
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition (126g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Sports photography features
Samsung SL30 Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Travel photography information
Samsung SL30 Travel photography information
71
lighter than competition (126 grams)
comes with touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography advice
43
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
22
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Vlogging details
Samsung SL30 Vlogging details
34
decently wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition (126 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
25
has face detection focusing
wide angle not great (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Samsung SL30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Samsung SL30
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Samsung SL30
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS22 ES15
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-09-07 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV -
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.30 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 pounds) 140 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 life 260 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $149 $93