Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung SL202
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
- Launched November 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Released February 2009
- Alternative Name is PL50

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung SL202 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic 3D1 and Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the 3D1 (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The 3D1 was revealed 2 years after the SL202 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 3D1 scores against the SL202 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung SL202 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 & Samsung SL202. The full galleries are available at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery & Samsung SL202 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Samsung SL202
3D1 | SL202 | |||
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Released | November 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 34 months |
Screen dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Panasonic 3D1
SL202 | 3D1 |
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Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Samsung SL202
3D1 | SL202 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic 3D1 has physical measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL202 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Panasonic 3D1 and Samsung SL202 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 3D1 versus the SL202.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 3D1 and SL202 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The picture below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 3D1 and SL202.
All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic 3D1 to provide extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent 3D1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Samsung SL202 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Samsung SL202 |
Otherwise known as | - | PL50 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-11-07 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.5" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 193 grams (0.43 pounds) | 168 grams (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 200 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $670 | $140 |