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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
17 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94 Imaging
34 Features
13 Overall
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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also Known as PL65
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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was revealed 11 months later than the SL620 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the FP2 grades vs the SL620 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Samsung SL620

          

          

            
 FP2 SL620 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 11 months
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Panasonic FP2

          

          

            
 SL620 FP2 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Samsung SL620

          

          

            
 FP2 SL620 
Manually focus  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  No Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP2 comes with exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung SL620 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung SL620 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the FP2 versus the SL620.
Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and SL620 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FP2 and SL620.
Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic FP2 to show more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern FP2 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

            Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography info
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography info
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 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
26
 offers face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 manual mode not available
 can't use external flash
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Panasonic FP2 as a Street photography camera
 Samsung SL620 as a Street photography camera
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 more heavy than others in class (151g)
47
 fixed screen
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 more heavy than competition (168 grams)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Panasonic FP2 as a Sports photography camera
 Samsung SL620 as a Sports photography camera
34
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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 no shutter priority
 lack of image stabilization
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FP2 Travel photography info
Samsung SL620 Travel photography info
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 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 flash built-in
 no Timelapse mode
 more heavy than others in class (151 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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 has built in flash
 missing Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competition (168g)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography information
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography information
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 no Timelapse mode
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 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not available
 lack of image stabilization
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FP2 Vlogging advice
Samsung SL620 Vlogging advice
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 wide angle not great (35mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 no microphone port
 more heavy than others in class (151g)
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 offers face detect focusing
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
 video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
 missing microphone port
 more heavy than competition (168 grams)
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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Samsung SL620
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Samsung SL620
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Samsung SL620
Also Known as - PL65
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 4.90 m 4.60 m
Flash modes 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    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 151 grams (0.33 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $80 $200