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Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Also Known as ES55
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Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FX580 versus Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FX580 (12MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FX580 was announced very close to the SL102 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the FX580 grades against the SL102 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Samsung SL102

 FX580 SL102 
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Panasonic FX580

 SL102 FX580 

Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Samsung SL102

 FX580 SL102 
RevealedJanuary 2009January 2009Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX580 enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung SL102 has sizing of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FX580 versus Samsung SL102 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FX580 and the SL102.

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FX580 and SL102 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX580 and SL102.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FX580 to offer you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX580
Portrait photography with Samsung SL102
26
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
25
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX580 Street photography info
Samsung SL102 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
lighter than others in class (116g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX580 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Landscape photography camera
36
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
27
great maximum aperture (f)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX580
Vlogging with Samsung SL102
30
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
30
great maximum aperture (f)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX580 and Samsung SL102
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580Samsung SL102
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 Samsung SL102
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FX550 ES55
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-27 2009-01-08
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lb) 116 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $499 $130