Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung SL720
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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Launched January 2011
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- 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
- Introduced July 2009
- Also referred to as PL70
Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung SL720 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic FP7 and Samsung SL720, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and SL720 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe FP7 was manufactured 18 months after the SL720 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FP7 matches up against the SL720 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung SL720 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Samsung SL720. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Samsung SL720 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Samsung SL720
FP7 | SL720 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | July 2009 | More modern by 18 months | |
Display dimensions | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Panasonic FP7
SL720 | FP7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Samsung SL720
FP7 | SL720 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP7 provides outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Samsung SL720 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FP7 and Samsung SL720 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FP7 against the SL720.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and SL720 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FP7 and SL720.
To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FP7 to result in more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent FP7 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FP7 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Samsung SL720 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Samsung SL720 |
Also called | - | PL70 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2009-07-14 |
Physical type | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
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 range | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT Touch Screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 147 gr (0.32 lb) | 168 gr (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 | 240 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $227 | $119 |