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Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FX40
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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Other Name is PL50
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Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Panasonic FX48 versus Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX48 was announced around the same time to the SL202 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FX48 scores versus the SL202 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Samsung SL202

 FX48 SL202 

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Panasonic FX48

 SL202 FX48 
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Samsung SL202

 FX48 SL202 
LaunchedJanuary 2009February 2009Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX48 features external dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL202 has measurements of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Panasonic FX48 versus Samsung SL202 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FX48 against the SL202.

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX48 and SL202 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The photograph below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX48 and SL202.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FX48 to provide extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography information
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography information
27
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
25
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Street photography info
Samsung SL202 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX48
Sports photography with Samsung SL202
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Travel photography features
Samsung SL202 Travel photography features
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography advice
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography advice
33
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
27
pretty wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Vlogging advice
Samsung SL202 Vlogging advice
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic support
27
pretty wide (28mm)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone support
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Panasonic FX48 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Samsung SL202
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Samsung SL202
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Samsung SL202
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FX40 PL50
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-01-27 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 10 megapixel
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 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 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 150g (0.33 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 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 recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $325 $140