Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung SL202
Portability
95 Imaging
34 Features
29 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
29 Overall
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Portability
94 Imaging
32 Features
17 Overall
26
94 Imaging
32 Features
17 Overall
26
Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump 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
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX550
Samsung SL202
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(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
- Announced February 2009
- Alternate Name is PL50
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Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FX580 and Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FX580 (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FX580 grades against the SL202 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 and Samsung SL202. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FX580 Gallery and Samsung SL202 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Samsung SL202
| FX580 | SL202 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Panasonic FX580
| SL202 | FX580 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic FX580 and Samsung SL202
| FX580 | SL202 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2009 |  | February 2009 | Same generation |
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX580 offers physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung SL202 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FX580 vs the SL202.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX580 and SL202 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The graphic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX580 and SL202.
As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FX580 to render extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography information
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography information
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Panasonic FX580 Sports photography details
Samsung SL202 Sports photography details
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Panasonic FX580 Travel photography factors
Samsung SL202 Travel photography factors
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography information
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography information
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Samsung SL202 Vlogging information
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
reasonably wide (28mm)
supports face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Panasonic FX580 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | Samsung SL202 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | Samsung SL202 |
| Also called as | Lumix DMC-FX550 | PL50 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-01-27 | 2009-02-17 |
| Body design | 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 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
| Highest 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 sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in 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 | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 167g (0.37 lbs) | 168g (0.37 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $499 | $140 |