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Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Panasonic FX75
(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
Samsung SL820
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Samsung SL820

 FX75 SL820 
LaunchedJune 2010February 2009Fresher by 16 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Panasonic FX75

 SL820 FX75 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Samsung SL820

 FX75 SL820 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

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

Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography info
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography info
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX75
Street photography with Samsung SL820
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Sports photography advice
Samsung SL820 Sports photography advice
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX75
Travel photography with Samsung SL820
67
has touch to focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL820 Landscape photography highlights
37
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX75 Vlogging features
Samsung SL820 Vlogging features
30
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
supports face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Panasonic FX75 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX75 and Samsung SL820
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75Samsung SL820
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