Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung SL30
Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
34 Overall
35
95 Imaging
37 Features
34 Overall
35
Portability
95 Imaging
33 Features
14 Overall
25
95 Imaging
33 Features
14 Overall
25
Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
- Introduced July 2012
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
(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
- Revealed February 2009
- Other Name is ES15
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Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the SZ5 (14MP) and SL30 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SZ5 grades versus the SL30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 & Samsung SL30. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ5 Gallery & Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Samsung SL30
| SZ5 | SL30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2012 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 42 months |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Panasonic SZ5
| SL30 | SZ5 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic SZ5 and Samsung SL30
| SZ5 | SL30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ5 offers outer dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ5 versus the SL30.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ5 and SL30 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ5 and SL30.
All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic SZ5 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer SZ5 should have an edge in sensor tech.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic SZ5 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography highlights
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
features face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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lighter than competition (136 grams)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Panasonic SZ5 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL30 Vlogging factors
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (136g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
features face detection focus
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | Samsung SL30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 | Samsung SL30 |
| Alternative name | - | ES15 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2012-07-18 | 2009-02-17 |
| Body design | 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 | 14 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-5.7 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | TFT Screen LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.60 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 136 grams (0.30 lbs) | 140 grams (0.31 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 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 | 250 pictures | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $195 | $93 |