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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL65
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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic FP3 versus Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was unveiled 11 months later than the SL620 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FP3 matches up vs the SL620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Samsung SL620

 FP3 SL620 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 11 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Panasonic FP3

 SL620 FP3 

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Samsung SL620

 FP3 SL620 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FP3 comes with outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung SL620 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP3 versus Samsung SL620 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the FP3 and the SL620.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FP3 and SL620 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FP3 and SL620.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FP3 to offer more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern FP3 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography information
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography information
28
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FP3
Street photography with Samsung SL620
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (155g)
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Sports photography info
Samsung SL620 Sports photography info
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Travel photography information
Samsung SL620 Travel photography information
60
includes focus by touch
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (155g)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (168 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography factors
37
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP3
Vlogging with Samsung SL620
27
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition (155 grams)
24
provides face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than others (168g)
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Panasonic FP3 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Samsung SL620
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Samsung SL620
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Samsung SL620
Also Known as - PL65
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-01-06 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 168 grams (0.37 pounds)
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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $182 $200