Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung SL202
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH6/Panasonic-FH6-front.jpg)
![Samsung SL202 front Samsung SL202 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-SL202/Samsung-SL202-front.jpg)
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Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs
(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
(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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Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung SL202 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 & Samsung SL202. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH6 Gallery & Samsung SL202 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Samsung SL202
FH6 | SL202 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 36 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Panasonic FH6
SL202 | FH6 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Samsung SL202
FH6 | SL202 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH6-vs-Samsung-SL202-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH6-vs-Samsung-SL202-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH6-vs-Samsung-SL202-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH6-vs-Samsung-SL202-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | Samsung SL202 | |
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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 |