Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung SL820
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Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
- Launched January 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
(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
- Introduced February 2009
- Additionally Known as IT100

Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung SL820 Overview
Here is a extensive overview of the Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FX78 (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The FX78 was introduced 24 months later than the SL820 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FX78 matches up against the SL820 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung SL820 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 and Samsung SL820. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FX78 Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Samsung SL820
FX78 | SL820 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 24 months |
Screen sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Panasonic FX78
SL820 | FX78 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FX78 and Samsung SL820
FX78 | SL820 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FX78 has got external dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL820 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung SL820 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FX78 versus the SL820.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX78 and SL820 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX78 and SL820.
Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of photos but you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern FX78 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | Samsung SL820 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | Samsung SL820 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FX77 | IT100 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-01-25 | 2009-02-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine FHD | - |
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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.5-5.9 | f/3.4-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 4.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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 | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 142 grams (0.31 lbs) | 168 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $210 | $280 |