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Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung TL320

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung TL320 Key Specs

Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS16
Samsung TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternate Name is WB1000
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Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung TL320 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung TL320, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the TL320 (12MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was manufactured 23 months after the TL320 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the FH2 matches up versus the TL320 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Samsung TL320

 FH2 TL320 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 23 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Panasonic FH2

 TL320 FH2 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Samsung TL320

 FH2 TL320 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FH2 enjoys exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Samsung TL320 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung TL320 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the FH2 vs the TL320.

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and TL320 is 96 and 98 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The image underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH2 and TL320.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH2 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger FH2 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography features
Samsung TL320 Portrait photography features
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
has manual focus
supports face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Street photography details
Samsung TL320 Street photography details
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Sports photography info
Samsung TL320 Sports photography info
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
good battery power (270 per charge)
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
30
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Travel photography camera
72
good battery power (270 per charge)
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
supports touch to focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
59
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography features
Samsung TL320 Landscape photography features
41
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
good battery power (270 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
43
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH2 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL320 as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (121g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
31
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Panasonic FH2 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Samsung TL320
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Samsung TL320
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Samsung TL320
Also called as Lumix DMC-FS16 WB1000
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV -
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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lbs) -
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery life 270 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $149 $380