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Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ES55
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Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic FH20 and Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the FH20 (14MP) and SL102 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH20 was manufactured 13 months after the SL102 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FH20 grades versus the SL102 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Samsung SL102

 FH20 SL102 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 13 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Panasonic FH20

 SL102 FH20 

Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Samsung SL102

 FH20 SL102 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH20 offers outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL102 has measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by 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 chosen at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the FH20 vs the SL102.

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and SL102 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The pic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH20 and SL102.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH20 to produce more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer FH20 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography features
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography features
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
24
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Street photography information
Samsung SL102 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
lighter than average (116 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Travel photography factors
Samsung SL102 Travel photography factors
64
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
61
lighter than average (116g)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography features
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography features
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
26
good max aperture (f)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH20 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL102 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
29
good max aperture (f)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than average (116 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic FH20 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH20 and Samsung SL102
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Samsung SL102
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 Samsung SL102
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS30 ES55
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2009-01-08
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 178g (0.39 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $179 $130