Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung SL720
95 Imaging
36 Features
17 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
14 Overall
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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Also Known as PL70

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung SL720 Overview
Below is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung SL720, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The FP2 was brought out 6 months later than the SL720 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FP2 matches up against the SL720 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung SL720 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Samsung SL720. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Samsung SL720 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Samsung SL720
FP2 | SL720 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Panasonic FP2
SL720 | FP2 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Samsung SL720
FP2 | SL720 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP2 enjoys outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Samsung SL720 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung SL720 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FP2 and the SL720.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and SL720 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP2 and SL720.
As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FP2 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.

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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Samsung SL720 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Samsung SL720 |
Also Known as | - | PL70 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2009-07-14 |
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 | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 151 gr (0.33 lbs) | 168 gr (0.37 lbs) |
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 Overall 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 | ||
Battery ID | - | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $80 | $119 |