Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung SL30
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Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
(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
- Announced February 2009
- Additionally referred to as ES15
Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung SL30 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic FX48 versus Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FX48 was brought out within a month of the SL30 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FX48 grades versus the SL30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung SL30 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 & Samsung SL30. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FX48 Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Samsung SL30
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Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Panasonic FX48
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Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Samsung SL30
FX48 | SL30 | |||
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Announced | January 2009 | February 2009 | Similar age | |
Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.5" | 2.5" | Identical display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither includes Touch display |
Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX48 features outer dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung SL30 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FX48 versus Samsung SL30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FX48 vs the SL30.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FX48 and SL30 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX48 and SL30.
To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FX48 to give extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.
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Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | Samsung SL30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | Samsung SL30 |
Alternative name | Lumix DMC-FX40 | ES15 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-01-27 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 150 grams (0.33 lbs) | 140 grams (0.31 lbs) |
Dimensions | 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $325 | $93 |