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Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Panasonic FH5
(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
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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ST50
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Samsung TL100

 FH5 TL100 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 25 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Panasonic FH5

 TL100 FH5 

Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Samsung TL100

 FH5 TL100 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

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

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography details
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH5
Street photography with Samsung TL100
67
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors (219 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Sports photography details
Samsung TL100 Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH5
Travel photography with Samsung TL100
71
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
comes with touch focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (219 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH5 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Landscape photography camera
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL100 Vlogging highlights
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (121g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic port
heavier than competitors (219g)
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Panasonic FH5 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH5 and Samsung TL100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5Samsung TL100
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