Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung SL202
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Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS18
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
- Released February 2009
- Other Name is PL50

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung SL202 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the FH5 (16MP) and SL202 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The FH5 was unveiled 23 months later than the SL202 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FH5 grades vs the SL202 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung SL202 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Samsung SL202. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Samsung SL202 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Samsung SL202
FH5 | SL202 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Panasonic FH5
SL202 | FH5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Samsung SL202
FH5 | SL202 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH5 comes with physical measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL202 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung SL202 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the FH5 against the SL202.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH5 and SL202 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH5 and SL202.
To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH5 to offer you greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern FH5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Samsung SL202 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Samsung SL202 |
Alternative name | Lumix DMC-FS18 | PL50 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | 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 diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 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 | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | 121 gr (0.27 pounds) | 168 gr (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 260 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $169 | $140 |