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Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS11
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
  • Also Known as PL50
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Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic FH3 versus Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the FH3 (14MP) and SL202 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was unveiled 11 months later than the SL202 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FH3 matches up vs the SL202 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Samsung SL202

 FH3 SL202 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 11 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Panasonic FH3

 SL202 FH3 

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Samsung SL202

 FH3 SL202 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH3 comes with outside dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL202 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FH3 compared to the SL202.

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FH3 and SL202 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The visual below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH3 and SL202.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH3 to result in greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent FH3 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
25
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Street photography features
Samsung SL202 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Sports photography info
Samsung SL202 Sports photography info
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
max fps low (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Travel photography factors
Samsung SL202 Travel photography factors
64
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography details
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography details
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
27
decently wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH3
Vlogging with Samsung SL202
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
27
decently wide (28mm)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Samsung SL202
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Samsung SL202
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 Samsung SL202
Also called Lumix DMC-FS11 PL50
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2009-02-17
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
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 images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
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 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 165g (0.36 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $160 $140