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Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
21
Overall
27

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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
  • Released January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ES55
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Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic FH27 versus Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and SL102 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was brought out 2 years after the SL102 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FH27 matches up versus the SL102 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Samsung SL102

 FH27 SL102 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 25 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Panasonic FH27

 SL102 FH27 

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Samsung SL102

 FH27 SL102 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH27 enjoys outside measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH27 against the SL102.

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH27 and SL102 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH27 and SL102.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH27 to result in greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern FH27 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography info
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography info
34
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
24
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Street photography factors
Samsung SL102 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
lighter than competition (116g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Sports photography factors
Samsung SL102 Sports photography factors
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH27
Travel photography with Samsung SL102
68
comes with focus by touch
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
61
lighter than competition (116g)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography highlights
42
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
26
great maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
screen is small (2.5")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL102 as a Vlogging camera
32
decently wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
29
great maximum aperture (f)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than competition (116g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Samsung SL102
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Samsung SL102
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Samsung SL102
Also called - ES55
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine VI -
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 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 -
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 range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
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 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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 file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152g (0.34 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 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 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 250 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
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
Card slots One One
Price at launch $229 $130