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Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
31
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Panasonic FH5
(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
Samsung SL202
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Samsung SL202

 FH5 SL202 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 23 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Panasonic FH5

 SL202 FH5 

Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Samsung SL202

 FH5 SL202 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

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

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH5
Portrait photography with Samsung SL202
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
24
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH5
Street photography with Samsung SL202
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than average (121g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
46
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH5 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Travel photography factors
Samsung SL202 Travel photography factors
71
lighter than average (121 grams)
provides focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography advice
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
26
quite wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Vlogging features
Samsung SL202 Vlogging features
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than average (121g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
27
quite wide (28mm)
offers face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH5 and Samsung SL202
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5Samsung SL202
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