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Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung SL720

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs

Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push 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 SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Additionally Known as PL70
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Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung SL720, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FS7 (10MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is relatively close but the FS7 (1/2.5") and SL720 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The FS7 was brought out 5 months earlier than the SL720 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the FS7 grades vs the SL720 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Samsung SL720

 FS7 SL720 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Panasonic FS7

 SL720 FS7 

Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Samsung SL720

 FS7 SL720 
LaunchedJanuary 2009July 2009Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS7 offers physical dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung SL720 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FS7 compared to the SL720.

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS7 and SL720 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FS7 and SL720.

To sum up, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FS7 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung SL720 will result in more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Portrait photography info
Samsung SL720 Portrait photography info
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FS7
Street photography with Samsung SL720
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW files
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Sports photography info
Samsung SL720 Sports photography info
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
no phase detect AF
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Travel photography details
Samsung SL720 Travel photography details
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
56
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (168g)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FS7
Landscape photography with Samsung SL720
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.5")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
27
fairly wide (28mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Vlogging advice
Samsung SL720 Vlogging advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone socket
25
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (168g)
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Panasonic FS7 vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS7 and Samsung SL720
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7Samsung SL720
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 Samsung SL720
Also Known as - PL70
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-16 2009-07-14
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 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-132mm (4.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file 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 139 gr (0.31 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
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 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
Battery model - SLB-10A
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
Cost at launch $160 $119