Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung SL202
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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung SL202 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Samsung SL202. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Samsung SL202 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Samsung SL202
FH10 | SL202 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 48 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Panasonic FH10
SL202 | FH10 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Samsung SL202
FH10 | SL202 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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).
Compare the Panasonic FH10 and Samsung SL202 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 | Samsung SL202 | |
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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 |