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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced July 2009
Samsung SL620
(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 FP8 vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic FP8 versus Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FP8 (12MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP8 was launched 6 months later than the SL620 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FP8 grades vs the SL620 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Samsung SL620

 FP8 SL620 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Panasonic FP8

 SL620 FP8 

Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Samsung SL620

 FP8 SL620 
RevealedJuly 2009February 2009Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP8 has physical dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL620 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FP8 compared to the SL620.

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and SL620 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FP8 and SL620.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you have to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Street photography highlights
Samsung SL620 Street photography highlights
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others (151g)
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Sports photography info
Samsung SL620 Sports photography info
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP8
Travel photography with Samsung SL620
56
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (151g)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (168g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography advice
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
23
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP8 Vlogging info
Samsung SL620 Vlogging info
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than others (151 grams)
24
comes with face detection focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (168g)
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Panasonic FP8 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP8 and Samsung SL620
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8Samsung SL620
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Samsung SL620
Alternate name - PL65
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-07-27 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine V -
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.50 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 grams (0.33 pounds) 168 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $300 $200