Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung SL820
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36 Features
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Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced August 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 168g - 95 x 59 x 23mm
- Revealed February 2009
- Additionally Known as IT100
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Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FX90 grades vs the SL820 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Samsung SL820
| FX90 | SL820 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2011 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 31 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Panasonic FX90
| SL820 | FX90 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Samsung SL820
| FX90 | SL820 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX90 has physical measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the FX90 versus the SL820.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX90 and SL820 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX90 and SL820.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you may want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher FX90 should have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FX90 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | Samsung SL820 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | Samsung SL820 |
| Also referred to as | - | IT100 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 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 dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.5-5.9 | f/3.4-5.8 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.90 m | 4.50 m |
| Flash options | 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 | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 149g (0.33 lb) | 168g (0.37 lb) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 life | 200 images | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | SLB-10A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $227 | $280 |
