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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
Samsung SL202
(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
  • Alternate Name is PL50
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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FH1 and Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was unveiled 11 months after the SL202 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FH1 matches up versus the SL202 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Samsung SL202

 FH1 SL202 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 11 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Panasonic FH1

 SL202 FH1 

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Samsung SL202

 FH1 SL202 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH1 has got outer dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL202 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH1 and Samsung SL202 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FH1 compared to the SL202.

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH1 and SL202 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The picture below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH1 and SL202.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic FH1 to produce extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent FH1 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography details
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
25
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Street photography factors
Samsung SL202 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH1
Sports photography with Samsung SL202
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Travel photography factors
Samsung SL202 Travel photography factors
58
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography highlights
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
27
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL202 as a Vlogging camera
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
27
relatively wide (28mm)
provides face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Samsung SL202
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Samsung SL202
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Samsung SL202
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS10 PL50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-06 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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 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
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
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
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163g (0.36 lbs) 168g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $150 $140