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Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Panasonic FX48
(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
Samsung SL30
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Samsung SL30

 FX48 SL30 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Panasonic FX48

 SL30 FX48 

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Samsung SL30

 FX48 SL30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.5"2.5"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FX48 and SL30 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX48
Portrait photography with Samsung SL30
27
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
25
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Street photography details
Samsung SL30 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX48
Sports photography with Samsung SL30
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX48
Travel photography with Samsung SL30
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography features
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography features
33
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX48
Vlogging with Samsung SL30
30
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone socket
25
supports face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Samsung SL30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Samsung SL30
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