Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung SL30
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Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung SL30 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Samsung SL30. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Samsung SL30
FS25 | SL30 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Panasonic FS25
SL30 | FS25 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Samsung SL30
FS25 | SL30 | |||
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Revealed | January 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
Look at the Panasonic FS25 versus Samsung SL30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS25 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Samsung SL30 | |
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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 |