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Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Panasonic FX78
(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
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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as IT100
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Samsung SL820

 FX78 SL820 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 24 months
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Panasonic FX78

 SL820 FX78 

Common features in the Panasonic FX78 and Samsung SL820

 FX78 SL820 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

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

Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography information
Samsung SL820 Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX78
Street photography with Samsung SL820
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Sports photography information
Samsung SL820 Sports photography information
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Travel photography highlights
Samsung SL820 Travel photography highlights
56
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
57
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX78
Landscape photography with Samsung SL820
36
really wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
32
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX78
Vlogging with Samsung SL820
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really wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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relatively wide (28mm)
offers face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX78 and Samsung SL820
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78Samsung SL820
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