Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung SL102
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Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung SL102 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 & Samsung SL102. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX580 Gallery & Samsung SL102 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Samsung SL102
FX580 | SL102 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Panasonic FX580
SL102 | FX580 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Samsung SL102
FX580 | SL102 | |||
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Revealed | January 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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

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.

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Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | Samsung SL102 | |
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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 |