Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung SL202
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung SL202 Key Specs
(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
(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
- Released February 2009
- Also referred to as PL50

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung SL202 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic FZ28 and Samsung SL202, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the SL202 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The FZ28 was released at a similar time to the SL202 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the FZ28 scores against the SL202 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung SL202 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 and Samsung SL202. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery and Samsung SL202 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Samsung SL202
FZ28 | SL202 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Panasonic FZ28
SL202 | FZ28 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Samsung SL202
FZ28 | SL202 | |||
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Released | January 2009 | ![]() | February 2009 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ28 has got physical measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) and the Samsung SL202 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FZ28 and Samsung SL202 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ28 compared to the SL202.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ28 and SL202 is 72 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The picture here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ28 and SL202.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures though you should always consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Samsung SL202 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 | Samsung SL202 |
Otherwise known as | - | PL50 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-01-15 | 2009-02-17 |
Physical type | 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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.4 | f/2.8-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.50 m (Auto ISO) | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 417g (0.92 lb) | 168g (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") | 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 27 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 17.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 79 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | - | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $599 | $140 |