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Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also Known as IT100
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Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic FH7 and Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and SL820 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was unveiled 2 years later than the SL820 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FH7 scores versus the SL820 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Samsung SL820

 FH7 SL820 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011February 2009More recent by 32 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Panasonic FH7

 SL820 FH7 

Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Samsung SL820

 FH7 SL820 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH7 enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung SL820 has proportions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH7 and Samsung SL820 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FH7 and the SL820.

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and SL820 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH7 and SL820.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH7 to provide greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern FH7 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography advice
34
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
26
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Street photography highlights
Samsung SL820 Street photography highlights
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than others in class (126g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Sports photography information
Samsung SL820 Sports photography information
40
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL820 Travel photography highlights
71
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
provides touch focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH7
Landscape photography with Samsung SL820
42
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
32
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL820 Vlogging factors
34
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (126g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
27
fairly wide (28mm)
offers face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Panasonic FH7 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Samsung SL820
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Samsung SL820
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Samsung SL820
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS22 IT100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-09-07 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.30 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 life 260 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $149 $280