Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung SL820
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Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
- Revealed June 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
- Launched February 2009
- Also Known as IT100

Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung SL820 Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FX75 and Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The FX75 was manufactured 16 months later than the SL820 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FX75 grades versus the SL820 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung SL820 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 & Samsung SL820. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FX75 Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Samsung SL820
FX75 | SL820 | |||
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Launched | June 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 16 months |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Panasonic FX75
SL820 | FX75 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Samsung SL820
FX75 | SL820 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX75 features physical dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Samsung SL820 has sizing of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FX75 and Samsung SL820 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the FX75 versus the SL820.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX75 and SL820 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FX75 and SL820.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FX75 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher FX75 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 | Samsung SL820 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 | Samsung SL820 |
Alternative name | Lumix DMC-FX70 | IT100 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-06-01 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine HD II | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.2-5.9 | f/3.4-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.40 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 |
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 | ||
Supported 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | 165g (0.36 lbs) | 168g (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 | ||
Battery model | - | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $139 | $280 |