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Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung SL620

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally Known as PL65
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Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FS7 (10MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is very comparable but the FS7 (1/2.5") and SL620 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The FS7 was revealed very close to the SL620 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the FS7 grades against the SL620 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Samsung SL620

 FS7 SL620 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Panasonic FS7

 SL620 FS7 

Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Samsung SL620

 FS7 SL620 
ReleasedJanuary 2009February 2009Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FS7 enjoys outside measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL620 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung SL620 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the FS7 and the SL620.

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS7 and SL620 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The visual underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FS7 and SL620.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FS7 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung SL620 will produce more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively.

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FS7
Portrait photography with Samsung SL620
19
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW format
26
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FS7
Street photography with Samsung SL620
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FS7
Sports photography with Samsung SL620
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
no phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FS7
Travel photography with Samsung SL620
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (168 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Landscape photography info
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
23
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL620 Vlogging highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
24
supports face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (168g)
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Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS7 and Samsung SL620
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7Samsung SL620
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 Samsung SL620
Also called as - PL65
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-16 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-132mm (4.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
WB 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
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 139 grams (0.31 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
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 Overall 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 feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $160 $200