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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 and Samsung SL720 [S]ave

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 ×
Samsung SL720 ×
General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX78Samsung SL720
BrandPanasonicSamsung
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.samsung.com
Model numberDMC-FX78SL720
Camera formatUltra CompactCompact
Release year (year)20112009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)10096
Width (mm)2124
Height (mm)5560
Weight (g)142-
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCD-
Effective megapixels (MP)12.112.2
Sensor format1/2.33 inch-
Sensor area (mm²)28.2-
Sensor width (mm)6.13-
Sensor height (mm)4.6-
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.53-
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:9-
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 1814(5.9 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
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Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
  • mpo
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Continuous-mode (fps)3.7-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
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Movie max framerate (fps)60720
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD, QuickTime Motion JPEGH.264
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video--
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
LensLEICA DC VARIO-SUMMARIT; 7elements in 6 groups, 3 AsphericalSamsung lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 120.0028.00 - 140.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.005.00 - 25.00
Zoom ratio (x)55
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.400.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)50-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom+-
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 20
-
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Face, AF Tracking, 23pt, 1pt, Spot, Touch Area-
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)3.53
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400)-
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set
-
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 60-
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps-
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple-
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modes3D Photo, SCN, Cosmetic, My Color; Portrait, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Panorama Assist, Sports, Night Portrait11 scene modes plus Smart Auto
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
-
Flash range description0.6 - 5.9m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 2.5m (Tele/ISO Auto)-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
-
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)70-
Included memory typebuilt-in memory-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
-
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • mini hdmi
  • hdmi connection via optional camera cradle
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)3.7-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)7-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)200-
Battery form factorProprietary-
Usable battery types
  • 3.6v
  • 680mah lithium-ion rechargeable
-
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable-
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 6.1 hd lite edition
  • quicktime
  • super loiloscope (trial version)
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Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresMega OIS image stabilization, 3.5-inch touchscreen LCD, 1080i and 720p HD movies, 3D Photos, Beauty Retouch. Available in black-



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