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Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2012
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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Also referred to as PL50
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Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic FH6 versus Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the FH6 (14MP) and SL202 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was revealed 2 years after the SL202 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FH6 scores vs the SL202 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Samsung SL202

 FH6 SL202 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2009More modern by 36 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Panasonic FH6

 SL202 FH6 

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Samsung SL202

 FH6 SL202 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH6 offers external dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL202 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH6 versus Samsung SL202 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FH6 vs the SL202.

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH6 and SL202 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH6 and SL202.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic FH6 to render more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern FH6 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography features
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography features
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
25
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Street photography details
Samsung SL202 Street photography details
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (119 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH6
Sports photography with Samsung SL202
39
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
better than average battery life (280 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Travel photography camera
70
better than average battery life (280 shots)
lighter than competition (119 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography information
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography information
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
better than average battery life (280 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
27
pretty wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL202 as a Vlogging camera
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competition (119 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
27
pretty wide (28mm)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Samsung SL202
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Samsung SL202
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Samsung SL202
Also called as - PL50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-09 2009-02-17
Physical type 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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 119 grams (0.26 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 280 photographs -
Style 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 One One
Pricing at launch $129 $140