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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ST50
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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Panasonic FH10 versus Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and TL100 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was introduced 4 years after the TL100 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FH10 matches up vs the TL100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Samsung TL100

 FH10 TL100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2009More modern by 49 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Panasonic FH10

 TL100 FH10 

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Samsung TL100

 FH10 TL100 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH10 comes with outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL100 has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the FH10 compared to the TL100.

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and TL100 is 97 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH10 and TL100.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH10 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern FH10 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography info
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography info
30
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Street photography details
Samsung TL100 Street photography details
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
53
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Sports photography camera
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Travel photography info
Samsung TL100 Travel photography info
69
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
49
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (219 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography info
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography info
39
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Vlogging features
Samsung TL100 Vlogging features
31
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic port
heavier than competitors (219g)
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Panasonic FH10 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Samsung TL100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Samsung TL100
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Samsung TL100
Alternate name - ST50
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 103g (0.23 pounds) 219g (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $110 $22