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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST50
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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH1 (12MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was revealed 13 months later than the TL100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FH1 grades against the TL100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Samsung TL100

 FH1 TL100 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Panasonic FH1

 TL100 FH1 

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Samsung TL100

 FH1 TL100 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH1 provides external measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL100 has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FH1 and the TL100.

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH1 and TL100 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH1 and TL100.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files although you will need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern FH1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography info
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography info
20
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
53
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Sports photography info
Samsung TL100 Sports photography info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
33
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
48
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (219g)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Landscape photography camera
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL100 as a Vlogging camera
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (219 grams)
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Panasonic FH1 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Samsung TL100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Samsung TL100
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Samsung TL100
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10 ST50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2009-01-08
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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 1 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (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 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 163 grams (0.36 pounds) 219 grams (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $150 $22