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Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs

Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Launched April 2009
Samsung SL720
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL70
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Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Lets look closer at the Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung SL720, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FS12 was manufactured 2 months earlier than the SL720 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FS12 grades vs the SL720 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Samsung SL720

 FS12 SL720 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Panasonic FS12

 SL720 FS12 

Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Samsung SL720

 FS12 SL720 
RevealedApril 2009July 2009Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS12 provides external dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung SL720 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung SL720 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the FS12 vs the SL720.

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FS12 and SL720 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS12 and SL720.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos however you really should take the production date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography information
Samsung SL720 Portrait photography information
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Street photography features
Samsung SL720 Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (168 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Sports photography highlights
Samsung SL720 Sports photography highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Travel photography factors
Samsung SL720 Travel photography factors
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (168g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS12 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Landscape photography camera
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
27
rather wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FS12
Vlogging with Samsung SL720
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
25
rather wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
heavier than competition in class (168g)
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Panasonic FS12 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS12 and Samsung SL720
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12Samsung SL720
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 Samsung SL720
Otherwise known as - PL70
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-04-17 2009-07-14
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-124mm (4.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.30 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129 gr (0.28 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $228 $119