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Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung SL820

Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Samsung SL820 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung SL820 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Announced January 2009
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 FZ28 vs Samsung SL820 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic FZ28 versus Samsung SL820, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was released very close to the SL820 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FZ28 matches up against the SL820 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Samsung SL820

 FZ28 SL820 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung SL820 over the Panasonic FZ28

 SL820 FZ28 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Samsung SL820

 FZ28 SL820 
LaunchedJanuary 2009February 2009Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung SL820 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ28 features external dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) and the Samsung SL820 has sizing of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ28 vs the SL820.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung SL820 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FZ28 and SL820 is 72 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung SL820 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung SL820 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The graphic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ28 and SL820.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung SL820 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung SL820 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung SL820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ28
Portrait photography with Samsung SL820
35
manual focus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
26
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Street photography details
Samsung SL820 Street photography details
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography factors
Samsung SL820 Sports photography factors
32
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ28
Travel photography with Samsung SL820
52
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL820 as a Landscape photography camera
40
manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
32
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Vlogging details
Samsung SL820 Vlogging details
24
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
27
fairly wide (28mm)
features face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung SL820 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Samsung SL820
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Samsung SL820
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Samsung SL820
Otherwise known as - IT100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-15 2009-02-17
Body design 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-486mm (18.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.50 m (Auto ISO) 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 417 gr (0.92 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 95 x 59 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 27 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 17.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 79 not tested
Other
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $599 $280