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Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released August 2011
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Additionally Known as ES15
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Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Panasonic FX90 and Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was unveiled 2 years later than the SL30 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FX90 scores versus the SL30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Samsung SL30

 FX90 SL30 
LaunchedAugust 2011February 2009Fresher by 31 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Panasonic FX90

 SL30 FX90 

Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Samsung SL30

 FX90 SL30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX90 provides physical measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL30 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FX90 against the SL30.

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FX90 and SL30 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX90 and SL30.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FX90 to give you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent FX90 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography information
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
24
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX90
Street photography with Samsung SL30
62
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX90
Sports photography with Samsung SL30
30
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Travel photography factors
Samsung SL30 Travel photography factors
60
comes with touch to focus
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (200 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography info
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography info
36
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Vlogging advice
Samsung SL30 Vlogging advice
33
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
25
comes with face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX90 and Samsung SL30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90Samsung SL30
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Samsung SL30
Also Known as - ES15
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-26 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.90 m 4.60 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
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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 grams (0.33 lb) 140 grams (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $227 $93