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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternative Name is ES55
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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Panasonic FH22 and Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the FH22 (14MP) and SL102 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was manufactured 13 months later than the SL102 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FH22 scores vs the SL102 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Samsung SL102

 FH22 SL102 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 13 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Panasonic FH22

 SL102 FH22 

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Samsung SL102

 FH22 SL102 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH22 provides exterior measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung SL102 has proportions 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 vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FH22 against the SL102.

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH22 and SL102 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FH22 and SL102.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH22 to render extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer FH22 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH22
Portrait photography with Samsung SL102
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
25
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
lighter than average in class (116g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Sports photography info
Samsung SL102 Sports photography info
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Travel photography advice
Samsung SL102 Travel photography advice
67
boasts focus by touch
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
62
lighter than average in class (116g)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH22
Landscape photography with Samsung SL102
42
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
27
good max aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL102 as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
30
good max aperture (f)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (116g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Samsung SL102
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Samsung SL102
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Samsung SL102
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS33 ES55
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 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 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 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 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m -
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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 170 gr (0.37 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $200 $130