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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(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
  • Released January 2010
Samsung SL820
(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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as IT100
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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung SL820, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was brought out 11 months after the SL820 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FP2 scores vs the SL820 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Samsung SL820

 FP2 SL820 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 11 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Panasonic FP2

 SL820 FP2 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Samsung SL820

 FP2 SL820 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FP2 has got external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung SL820 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FP2 vs the SL820.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and SL820 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP2 and SL820.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FP2 to resolve more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger FP2 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP2
Portrait photography with Samsung SL820
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP2
Street photography with Samsung SL820
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Sports photography factors
Samsung SL820 Sports photography factors
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Travel photography factors
Samsung SL820 Travel photography factors
56
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography highlights
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
32
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Vlogging details
Samsung SL820 Vlogging details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
27
fairly wide (28mm)
includes face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Samsung SL820
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Samsung SL820
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Samsung SL820
Also referred to as - IT100
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m 4.50 m
Flash options 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
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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 grams (0.33 lb) 168 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $80 $280