Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung SL820
95 Imaging
36 Features
17 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung SL820 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
- Released January 2010
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung SL820 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 & Samsung SL820. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FP2 Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Samsung SL820
FP2 | SL820 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Panasonic FP2
SL820 | FP2 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Samsung SL820
FP2 | SL820 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Samsung SL820 | |
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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 |