Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung SL102
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Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
- Announced January 2011
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX77
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F) lens
- 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
- Alternate Name is ES55
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The following is a complete comparison of the Panasonic FX78 and Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FX78 (12MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FX78 was manufactured 2 years after the SL102 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the FX78 scores versus the SL102 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 and Samsung SL102. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FX78 Gallery and Samsung SL102 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Samsung SL102
| FX78 | SL102 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2011 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 25 months |
| Display dimension | 3.5" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+1") |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Panasonic FX78
| SL102 | FX78 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic FX78 and Samsung SL102
| FX78 | SL102 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX78 provides outer measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung SL102 has measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the FX78 compared to the SL102.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FX78 and SL102 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FX78 and SL102.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FX78 to give greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The newer FX78 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | Samsung SL102 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | Samsung SL102 |
| Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FX77 | ES55 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2011-01-25 | 2009-01-08 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine FHD | - |
| 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 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.5-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3.5 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1400s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.60 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 142g (0.31 pounds) | 116g (0.26 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 life | 200 photographs | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $210 | $130 |