Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung SL620

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FS42 (10MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is relatively close but the FS42 (1/2.5") and SL620 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The FS42 was revealed 2 months after the SL620 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FS42 scores against the SL620 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 & Samsung SL620. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FS42 Gallery & Samsung SL620 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS42 provides outer measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung SL620 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FS42 and the SL620.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS42 and SL620 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FS42 and SL620.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FS42 with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Samsung SL620 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively.