Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung TL100

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic FH2 and Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was unveiled 2 years after the TL100 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the FH2 scores vs the TL100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Samsung TL100. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Samsung TL100 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH2 offers exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Samsung TL100 has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH2 and Samsung TL100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FH2 vs the TL100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and TL100 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The pic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH2 and TL100.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH2 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger FH2 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.