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Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
Samsung SL820
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also referred to as IT100
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Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic FX48 versus Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FX48 was announced within a month of the SL820 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the FX48 matches up versus the SL820 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Samsung SL820

 FX48 SL820 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Panasonic FX48

 SL820 FX48 
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Samsung SL820

 FX48 SL820 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FX48 enjoys outside measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FX48 versus Samsung SL820 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FX48 vs the SL820.

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX48 and SL820 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FX48 and SL820.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs but you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography advice
27
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX48
Street photography with Samsung SL820
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Sports photography information
Samsung SL820 Sports photography information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL820 Travel photography highlights
58
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX48
Landscape photography with Samsung SL820
33
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
32
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL820 as a Vlogging camera
30
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
27
pretty wide (28mm)
provides face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
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Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Samsung SL820
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Samsung SL820
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Samsung SL820
Also called Lumix DMC-FX40 IT100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 4.50 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
External flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150 gr (0.33 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $325 $280