Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung TL100
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Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Launched January 2011
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS18
(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
- Launched January 2009
- Additionally referred to as ST50

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung TL100 Overview
The following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic FH5 and Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the FH5 (16MP) and TL100 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The FH5 was revealed 2 years after the TL100 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FH5 matches up vs the TL100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung TL100 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Samsung TL100. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Samsung TL100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Samsung TL100
FH5 | TL100 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Panasonic FH5
TL100 | FH5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Samsung TL100
FH5 | TL100 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH5 comes with outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL100 has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FH5 and Samsung TL100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the FH5 versus the TL100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FH5 and TL100 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The image underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH5 and TL100.
To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH5 to provide extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher FH5 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Samsung TL100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 | Samsung TL100 |
Other name | Lumix DMC-FS18 | ST50 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
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 | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/3.0-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 1 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.30 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (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) |
Highest 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 121g (0.27 lb) | 219g (0.48 lb) |
Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 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 | 260 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $169 | $22 |