Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung SL202
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Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung SL202 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 & Samsung SL202. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH3 Gallery & Samsung SL202 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Samsung SL202
FH3 | SL202 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Panasonic FH3
SL202 | FH3 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Samsung SL202
FH3 | SL202 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Analyze the Panasonic FH3 versus Samsung SL202 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH3 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Samsung SL202 | |
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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 |