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Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL50
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Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic FH8 versus Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the FH8 (16MP) and SL202 (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was launched 2 years later than the SL202 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FH8 grades against the SL202 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Samsung SL202

 FH8 SL202 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2009Fresher by 36 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Panasonic FH8

 SL202 FH8 

Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Samsung SL202

 FH8 SL202 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH8 has got outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung SL202 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH8 versus Samsung SL202 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FH8 compared to the SL202.

Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FH8 and SL202 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH8 and SL202.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH8 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern FH8 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography info
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography info
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
25
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Street photography advice
Samsung SL202 Street photography advice
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (123g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH8 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Travel photography information
Samsung SL202 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competitors in class (123g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
57
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH8 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Landscape photography camera
43
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
27
really wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Vlogging advice
Samsung SL202 Vlogging advice
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (123g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
27
really wide (28mm)
supports face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH8 and Samsung SL202
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8Samsung SL202
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 Samsung SL202
Also referred to as - PL50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-09 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 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias 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 data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 123 gr (0.27 pounds) 168 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $149 $140