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Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung SL202 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
  • Launched January 2011
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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL50
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Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic FH27 and Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and SL202 (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was announced 23 months after the SL202 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the FH27 grades vs the SL202 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Samsung SL202

 FH27 SL202 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 23 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Panasonic FH27

 SL202 FH27 

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Samsung SL202

 FH27 SL202 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH27 enjoys exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 has dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH27 and Samsung SL202 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the FH27 vs the SL202.

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and SL202 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH27 and SL202.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH27 to offer you extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern FH27 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography factors
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography factors
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
24
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH27
Street photography with Samsung SL202
62
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Travel photography advice
Samsung SL202 Travel photography advice
68
includes focus by touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH27
Landscape photography with Samsung SL202
42
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
26
reasonably wide (28mm)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Vlogging info
Samsung SL202 Vlogging info
32
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic port
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Panasonic FH27 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Samsung SL202
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Samsung SL202
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Samsung SL202
Also Known as - PL50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-02-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Touch Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 152g (0.34 pounds) 168g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (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 life 250 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $229 $140