Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung SL820
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Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung SL820 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 & Samsung SL820. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FX580 Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Samsung SL820
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Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Panasonic FX580
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Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Samsung SL820
FX580 | SL820 | |||
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Released | January 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | Samsung SL820 | |
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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 |