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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also Known as PL50
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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic FH10 and Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and SL202 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was announced 3 years later than the SL202 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FH10 matches up vs the SL202 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Samsung SL202

 FH10 SL202 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2009More recent by 48 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Panasonic FH10

 SL202 FH10 

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Samsung SL202

 FH10 SL202 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH10 has got external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the FH10 against the SL202.

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH10 and SL202 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH10 and SL202.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH10 to resolve extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern FH10 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Portrait photography camera
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
24
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH10
Street photography with Samsung SL202
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Travel photography details
Samsung SL202 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition (103 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Landscape photography camera
38
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
26
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL202 Vlogging factors
31
rather wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Samsung SL202
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Samsung SL202
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Samsung SL202
Alternative name - PL50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2009-02-17
Physical type 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 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 103 gr (0.23 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 260 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $110 $140