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Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched January 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Other Name is PL65
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Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic FS15 versus Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was revealed about the same time to the SL620 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FS15 scores vs the SL620 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Samsung SL620

 FS15 SL620 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Panasonic FS15

 SL620 FS15 

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Samsung SL620

 FS15 SL620 
LaunchedJanuary 2009February 2009Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS15 has exterior measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Samsung SL620 has sizing 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 FS15 versus Samsung SL620 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FS15 and the SL620.

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS15 and SL620 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FS15 and SL620.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files although you will need to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
26
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL620 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FS15
Sports photography with Samsung SL620
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Travel photography advice
Samsung SL620 Travel photography advice
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
50
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (168 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography information
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography information
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
23
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL620 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
24
includes face detection focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (168 grams)
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Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Samsung SL620
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Samsung SL620
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Samsung SL620
Otherwise known as - PL65
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-16 2009-02-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-145mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max 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"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136g (0.30 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $180 $200