Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 vs Samsung SL720

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8

      Samsung SL720
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and the Samsung SL720, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Both cameras were introduced in July 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Highlights

      • 12.1 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 2.3 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Samsung SL720 Highlights

      • 12 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
      4. Advantage of Samsung SL720
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Samsung SL720.

      PROS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8

      Samsung SL720

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 151 g (0.33 lb / 5.33 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 168 g (0.37 lb / 5.93 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8

      Samsung SL720

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1300 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8

      Samsung SL720

      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8

      Panasonic FP8
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 over Samsung SL720.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 vs Samsung SL720
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12.1 Megapixel vs 12 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 1,600
      Reachs More Telephoto 128 mm vs 102 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 4.6x vs 3.6x
      Min Normal Focus Distance 30 cm vs 80 cm
      Image Stabilization vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 60 sec vs 8 sec
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 640 x 480
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Lighter 151 g (0.33 lb / 5.33 oz) vs 168 g (0.37 lb / 5.93 oz)
      Internal Storage 40 MB vs 30 MB
      Orientation Sensor vs

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      Panasonic FP5
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic FP2
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      1/2.33-inch

      14 MP

      Panasonic FP3
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Panasonic FP1
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Panasonic FP7
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      1/2.33-inch

      16.1 MP

      Nikon S220
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      1/2.33-inch

      10 MP

      Canon SD1300 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Nikon Z f
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      Full Frame

      24.4 MP

      Canon 70D
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Nikon S32
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      1/3.1-inch

      13.2 MP

      Samsung SL820
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Canon G11
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      1/1.7-inch

      10 MP

      Advantage of Samsung SL720

      Samsung SL720
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Samsung SL720 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 vs Samsung SL720
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.3 vs f/2.8
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.9 vs f/5.7
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1300 sec vs 1/1500 sec
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Samsung SL720.

      Samsung SL820
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Samsung SL202
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      1/2.33-inch

      10 MP

      Samsung SL102
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      1/2.33-inch

      10 MP

      Samsung SL620
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Samsung SL30
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      1/2.33-inch

      10 MP

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Nikon Z f
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      Full Frame

      24.4 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony a6500
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Samsung SL720
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO6,4001,600
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        Light151 g (0.33 lb / 5.33 oz)168 g (0.37 lb / 5.93 oz)
        Internal Storage40 MB30 MB
      WEAKNESSES Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 Samsung SL720
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/2.33-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor12.1 Megapixel12 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1300 sec1/1500 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 720640 x 480
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Samsung SL720 have 2.70" Fixed screens with 230k dot resolution.

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 6,400. Samsung SL720 features a 12 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 is equipped with Venus Engine V processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 3264 x 1840, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Samsung SL720 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3984 x 2656, 3968 x 2232, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 comes with NP-BK1 battery pack and Samsung SL720 comes with SLB-10A battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 has a single SD/SDHC card slot. Samsung SL720 has a single SD/MMC/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1300 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8, and up to 1/1500 sec on Samsung SL720. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 can shoot continuously up to 2.3 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 5.50 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and 4.60 m on Samsung SL720..

      Physical Parameters

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 body has dimensions of 96 x 60 x 20 mm (3.78 x 2.36 x 0.79") and Samsung SL720 body has dimensions of 92 x 61 x 23 mm (3.62 x 2.4 x 0.91"). Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 weighs 151 g (0.33 lb / 5.33 oz) and Samsung SL720 weighs 168 g (0.37 lb / 5.93 oz).

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8

      Samsung SL720

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      Size comparisons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Samsung SL720

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Samsung SL720 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8

      Samsung SL720

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8

      Samsung SL720

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      40
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Wildlife Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8

      Samsung SL720

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      53
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8

      Samsung SL720

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8

      Samsung SL720

      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 151 g (0.33 lb / 5.33 oz)
      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 168 g (0.37 lb / 5.93 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8

      Samsung SL720

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 151 g (0.33 lb / 5.33 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 168 g (0.37 lb / 5.93 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Samsung SL720 and give them scores of 50 and 41 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8

      Samsung SL720

      OVERALL
      50
      OVERALL
      41

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8

      Samsung SL720

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      44
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8

      Samsung SL720

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1300 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      27
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8

      Samsung SL720

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      2
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8

      Samsung SL720

      POOR
      54
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8

      Samsung SL720

      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8

      Samsung SL720

      POOR
      46
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8

      Samsung SL720

      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 151 g (0.33 lb / 5.33 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 168 g (0.37 lb / 5.93 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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