- 1/1.72 inch 41.5mm2
- 13.6 megapixels
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28.00mm - 102.00mm (35mm eq.)
- 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
- 16.0 megapixels
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24.00mm - 288.00mm (35mm eq.)
Differences
Samsung SL310 advantages over Panasonic SZ8
Panasonic SZ8 advantages over Samsung SL310
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Less expensive
$170 vs
$230 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
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In-camera panoramas
Yes
vs
No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
vs
None
Share your photos wirelessly
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More telephoto lens reach
288 mm
vs
102 mm
Capture objects farther away
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Newer
11 years
vs
16 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
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More dots on screen
460k
vs
230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
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More pixels
16.0
vs
13.6 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Wider angle lens
24 mm
vs
28 mm
Capture more of the scene
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Longer exposure
60
vs
8 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Higher extended ISO
6400
vs
3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
Similarities
Common Strengths
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Common Weaknesses
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Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Manual focus
Neither provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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HDMI out
Neither provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos
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The Competition
Compared to Pentax A40
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Less expensive
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Wider angle lens
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Less expensive
-
In-camera panoramas
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Larger sensor
-
Bigger pixels
Compared to Pentax S12
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Larger sensor
-
Bigger pixels
Compared to Samsung TL34HD
Samsung
SL310
Samsung
TL34HD
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HDMI out
-
More dots on screen
Panasonic
SZ8
Samsung
TL34HD
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Less expensive
-
In-camera panoramas
-
Larger sensor
-
Bigger pixels
Compared to Nikon S6400
Samsung
SL310
Nikon
S6400
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Larger sensor
-
Bigger pixels
-
Touchscreen
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Panasonic
SZ8
Nikon
S6400
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Less expensive
-
In-camera panoramas
Compared to Samsung WB50F
Samsung
SL310
Samsung
WB50F
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Larger sensor
-
Bigger pixels
-
Less expensive
-
In-camera panoramas
Panasonic
SZ8
Samsung
WB50F