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Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS16
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Also Known as ES55
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Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FH2 and Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the FH2 (14MP) and SL102 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was released 2 years later than the SL102 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FH2 grades vs the SL102 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Samsung SL102

 FH2 SL102 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 25 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Panasonic FH2

 SL102 FH2 

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Samsung SL102

 FH2 SL102 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH2 comes with external measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung SL102 has sizing of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the FH2 against the SL102.

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and SL102 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH2 and SL102.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH2 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern FH2 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography advice
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
25
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Street photography advice
Samsung SL102 Street photography advice
67
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
lighter than others (116 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery life (270 CIPA)
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Travel photography features
Samsung SL102 Travel photography features
72
great battery life (270 shots)
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
has focus by touch
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
62
lighter than others (116 grams)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Landscape photography camera
41
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
great battery life (270 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
27
great maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL102 as a Vlogging camera
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than average in class (121g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
30
great maximum aperture (f)
includes face detection focus
lighter than others (116 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic support
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Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Samsung SL102
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Samsung SL102
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Samsung SL102
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS16 ES55
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.5 -
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.30 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format 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 121g (0.27 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" 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 270 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $149 $130