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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung SL202 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally Known as PL50
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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FH22 versus Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the FH22 (14MP) and SL202 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH22 was introduced 11 months later than the SL202 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FH22 matches up vs the SL202 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Samsung SL202

 FH22 SL202 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 11 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Panasonic FH22

 SL202 FH22 

Common features in the Panasonic FH22 and Samsung SL202

 FH22 SL202 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH22 has got external measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL202 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FH22 versus the SL202.

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FH22 and SL202 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH22 and SL202.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic FH22 to offer extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer FH22 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH22
Portrait photography with Samsung SL202
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
24
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH22
Street photography with Samsung SL202
62
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Sports photography details
Samsung SL202 Sports photography details
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image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Travel photography camera
67
supports focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography advice
41
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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relatively wide (28mm)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH22 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL202 as a Vlogging camera
30
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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relatively wide (28mm)
supports face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Panasonic FH22 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH22 and Samsung SL202
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22Samsung SL202
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 Samsung SL202
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS33 PL50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2009-02-17
Physical type 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 170g (0.37 pounds) 168g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $200 $140