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Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Other Name is ES15
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Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic FS25 versus Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FS25 (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was brought out very close to the SL30 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the FS25 scores versus the SL30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Samsung SL30

 FS25 SL30 
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Panasonic FS25

 SL30 FS25 

Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Samsung SL30

 FS25 SL30 
RevealedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar age
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS25 provides physical dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung SL30 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FS25 against the SL30.

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS25 and SL30 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FS25 and SL30.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FS25 to offer you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Portrait photography camera
26
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
25
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS25 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FS25
Travel photography with Samsung SL30
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography advice
32
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS25 Vlogging info
Samsung SL30 Vlogging info
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
25
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
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Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS25 and Samsung SL30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25Samsung SL30
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 Samsung SL30
Otherwise known as - ES15
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-27 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
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 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-145mm (5.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.30 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
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 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 148g (0.33 pounds) 140g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $230 $93