Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung SL720
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Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1000 (Increase to 6400)
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
- Released April 2009
(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
- Additionally referred to as PL70
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The following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic FS42 and Samsung SL720, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FS42 (10MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is very comparable but the FS42 (1/2.5") and SL720 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FS42 was brought out 2 months before the SL720 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FS42 matches up vs the SL720 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 and Samsung SL720. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FS42 Gallery and Samsung SL720 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Samsung SL720
| FS42 | SL720 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Panasonic FS42
| SL720 | FS42 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Panasonic FS42 and Samsung SL720
| FS42 | SL720 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | April 2009 |  | July 2009 | Same generation |
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FS42 has external dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung SL720 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FS42 against the SL720.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS42 and SL720 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS42 and SL720.
Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FS42 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Samsung SL720 will provide greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively.
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Panasonic FS42 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | Samsung SL720 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 | Samsung SL720 |
| Other name | - | PL70 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2009-04-17 | 2009-07-14 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1000 | 1600 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 33-132mm (4.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-5.7 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.5" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.30 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 132 gr (0.29 lbs) | 168 gr (0.37 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | - | SLB-10A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $580 | $119 |