Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung SL620
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FP5/Panasonic-FP5-front.jpg)
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Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Released January 2011
(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
- Revealed February 2009
- Alternate Name is PL65
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Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung SL620 Overview
Here is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic FP5 versus Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FP5 (14MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The FP5 was unveiled 23 months later than the SL620 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FP5 scores against the SL620 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung SL620 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 & Samsung SL620. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FP5 Gallery & Samsung SL620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Samsung SL620
FP5 | SL620 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 23 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Panasonic FP5
SL620 | FP5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FP5 and Samsung SL620
FP5 | SL620 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP5 offers outside dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL620 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FP5 versus Samsung SL620 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FP5 against the SL620.
![Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FP5-vs-Samsung-SL620-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FP5 and SL620 is 95 and 94 respectively.
![Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FP5-vs-Samsung-SL620-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP5 and SL620.
All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic FP5 to render extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent FP5 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
![Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FP5-vs-Samsung-SL620-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FP5-vs-Samsung-SL620-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FP5 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Samsung SL620 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | Samsung SL620 |
Also Known as | - | PL65 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
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" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT Touch Screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m | 4.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (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 data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 141g (0.31 lb) | 168g (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" 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 life | 260 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $199 | $200 |