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Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung SL202 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 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Also referred to as PL50
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Samsung SL202

 FZ28 SL202 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Panasonic FZ28

 SL202 FZ28 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ28 and Samsung SL202

 FZ28 SL202 
ReleasedJanuary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

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

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ28
Portrait photography with Samsung SL202
35
manual focus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
25
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL202 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography factors
Samsung SL202 Sports photography factors
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography factors
Samsung SL202 Travel photography factors
52
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 Landscape photography details
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography details
40
manual focus
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
27
fairly wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ28 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL202 as a Vlogging camera
24
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
27
fairly wide (28mm)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic FZ28 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ28 and Samsung SL202
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28Samsung SL202
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