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Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX550
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
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternate Name is IT100
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Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Lets look closer at the Panasonic FX580 versus Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FX580 (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX580 was brought out within a month of the SL820 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the FX580 scores against the SL820 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Samsung SL820

 FX580 SL820 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Panasonic FX580

 SL820 FX580 

Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Samsung SL820

 FX580 SL820 
ReleasedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX580 comes with outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL820 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX580 versus Samsung SL820 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FX580 against the SL820.

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX580 and SL820 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX580 and SL820.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography factors
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography factors
26
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Street photography highlights
Samsung SL820 Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Sports photography advice
Samsung SL820 Sports photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL820 Travel photography highlights
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Landscape photography camera
36
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL820 Vlogging highlights
30
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX580 and Samsung SL820
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580Samsung SL820
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Samsung SL820
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX550 IT100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-27 2009-02-17
Physical type 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
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 11 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max 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 size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m 4.50 m
Flash modes 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 167g (0.37 pounds) 168g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $499 $280