Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung SL202
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Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung SL202 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 & Samsung SL202. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH8 Gallery & Samsung SL202 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Samsung SL202
FH8 | SL202 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 36 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Panasonic FH8
SL202 | FH8 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Samsung SL202
FH8 | SL202 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH8 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | Samsung SL202 | |
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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 |