Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung SL202
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
33
95 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
33
Portability
94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
26
94 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
26
Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs
Panasonic FX78
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(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
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(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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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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Photography Glossary Panasonic FX78 vs Samsung SL202 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 & Samsung SL202. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FX78 Gallery & Samsung SL202 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Samsung SL202
| FX78 | SL202 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2011 |  | February 2009 | Newer by 24 months |
| Screen dimension | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Panasonic FX78
| SL202 | FX78 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic FX78 and Samsung SL202
| FX78 | SL202 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same 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).
Look at the Panasonic FX78 and Samsung SL202 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX78 and SL202 is 95 and 94 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography details
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography details
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
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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Panasonic FX78 Street photography details
Samsung SL202 Street photography details
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Panasonic FX78 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Sports photography camera
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
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Panasonic FX78 Travel photography factors
Samsung SL202 Travel photography factors
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)
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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Panasonic FX78 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Landscape photography camera
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
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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Panasonic FX78 Vlogging factors
Samsung SL202 Vlogging factors
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
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
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | Samsung 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 |
