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Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs

Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Introduced January 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
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is PL70
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Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung SL720, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was brought out 5 months earlier than the SL720 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FS15 scores vs the SL720 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Samsung SL720

 FS15 SL720 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Panasonic FS15

 SL720 FS15 

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Samsung SL720

 FS15 SL720 
IntroducedJanuary 2009July 2009Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS15 has got exterior dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 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).

Check out the Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung SL720 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the FS15 against the SL720.

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS15 and SL720 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The pic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS15 and SL720.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you will need to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL720 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (168g)
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FS15
Sports photography with Samsung SL720
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Travel photography factors
Samsung SL720 Travel photography factors
51
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
56
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (168g)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FS15
Landscape photography with Samsung SL720
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
27
quite wide (28mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL720 Vlogging highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic jack
25
quite wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (168 grams)
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Panasonic FS15 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Samsung SL720
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Samsung SL720
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Samsung SL720
Alternative name - PL70
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-16 2009-07-14
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-145mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 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 136 gr (0.30 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
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 All around 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 recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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