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Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Announced January 2009
Samsung SL102
(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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternative Name is ES55
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung SL102, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the SL102 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ28 was revealed within a month of the SL102 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FZ28 scores against the SL102 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Samsung SL102

 FZ28 SL102 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Panasonic FZ28

 SL102 FZ28 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Samsung SL102

 FZ28 SL102 
LaunchedJanuary 2009January 2009Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ28 comes with external measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL102 has measurements of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ28 against the SL102.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ28 and SL102 is 72 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The pic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ28 and SL102.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you should always factor the age of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography features
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography features
35
focusing manually
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
25
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
55
lighter than others (116 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Sports photography camera
33
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography features
Samsung SL102 Travel photography features
52
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than others (116g)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Landscape photography camera
40
focusing manually
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
27
good max aperture (f)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
small screen (2.5")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ28
Vlogging with Samsung SL102
24
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
30
good max aperture (f)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than others (116 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Samsung SL102
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Samsung SL102
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 Samsung SL102
Also referred to as - ES55
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-01-15 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.4 -
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.50 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 417g (0.92 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 27 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 17.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 79 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $599 $130