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Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94 Imaging
32 Features
17 Overall
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Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs

Panasonic FX78
(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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
Samsung SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as PL50
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Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FX78 and Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FX78 (12MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX78 was introduced 24 months after the SL202 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the FX78 scores against the SL202 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Samsung SL202

          

          

            
 FX78 SL202 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 24 months
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Panasonic FX78

          

          

            
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Common features in the Panasonic FX78 and Samsung SL202

          

          

            
 FX78 SL202 
Manual focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FX78 features outside measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL202 has specifications 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 ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FX78 against the SL202.
Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX78 and SL202 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
More often than not, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The pic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FX78 and SL202.
Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FX78 to show greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern FX78 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

            Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography details
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography details
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 no manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
24
 comes with face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Panasonic FX78 Street photography details
Samsung SL202 Street photography details
57
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
46
 screen is fixed
 no image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Panasonic FX78 as a Sports photography camera
 Samsung SL202 as a Sports photography camera
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking focus
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
 max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (200 shots)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
16
 no shutter priority
 no image stabilization
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FX78 Travel photography factors
Samsung SL202 Travel photography factors
56
 built-in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery life (200 shots)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
57
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic FX78 as a Landscape photography camera
 Samsung SL202 as a Landscape photography camera
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 rather wide (24mm)
 big screen (3.5")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
 manual exposure not possible
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 not so great battery life (200 shots)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 no image stabilization
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FX78 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL202 Vlogging factors
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 rather wide (24mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have mic jack
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
 no external microphone support
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Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX78 and Samsung SL202
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78Samsung SL202
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 Samsung SL202
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX77 PL50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-25 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 5.60 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro 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 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 142 gr (0.31 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery life 200 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $210 $140