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Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternate Name is ST50
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Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic FH25 versus Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the FH25 (16MP) and TL100 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH25 was introduced 2 years after the TL100 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FH25 scores versus the TL100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Samsung TL100

 FH25 TL100 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 25 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Panasonic FH25

 TL100 FH25 

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Samsung TL100

 FH25 TL100 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH25 comes with outside dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung TL100 has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FH25 and the TL100.

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and TL100 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH25 and TL100.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FH25 to result in extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern FH25 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography details
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography details
Samsung TL100 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
53
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others in class (219g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Sports photography advice
Samsung TL100 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH25
Travel photography with Samsung TL100
65
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
48
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (219g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography information
Samsung TL100 Landscape photography information
38
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL100 Vlogging highlights
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
heavier than others in class (219 grams)
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Panasonic FH25 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Samsung TL100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Samsung TL100
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 Samsung TL100
Also called Lumix DMC-FS35 ST50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine VI -
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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction 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 720p (24 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 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 159 grams (0.35 lbs) 219 grams (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 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
Battery life 250 images -
Type of battery 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
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $180 $22