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Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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
  • Additionally referred to as PL50
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Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic FP1 versus Samsung SL202, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was manufactured 11 months after the SL202 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung SL202 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FP1 matches up vs the SL202 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Samsung SL202

 FP1 SL202 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 11 months

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Panasonic FP1

 SL202 FP1 

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Samsung SL202

 FP1 SL202 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP1 offers outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL202 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FP1 against the SL202.

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP1 and SL202 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP1 and SL202.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FP1 to give extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent FP1 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography advice
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
25
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Street photography advice
Samsung SL202 Street photography advice
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (151 grams)
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Sports photography details
Samsung SL202 Sports photography details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Travel photography features
Samsung SL202 Travel photography features
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (151 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Landscape photography camera
28
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL202 Vlogging factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
heavier than competition in class (151 grams)
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
has face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Samsung SL202
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Samsung SL202
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Samsung SL202
Otherwise known as - PL50
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m (Auto ISO) 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 151g (0.33 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $153 $140