Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung SL102

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic FH10 and Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and SL102 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was brought out 4 years later than the SL102 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FH10 grades against the SL102 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 & Samsung SL102. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH10 Gallery & Samsung SL102 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH10 comes with outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL102 has proportions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FH10 and the SL102.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and SL102 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH10 and SL102.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic FH10 to produce greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent FH10 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.