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Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung TL100 Key Specs

Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2012
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
  • Other Name is ST50
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Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Panasonic FH6 and Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was unveiled 3 years later than the TL100 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FH6 scores versus the TL100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Samsung TL100

 FH6 TL100 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 37 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Panasonic FH6

 TL100 FH6 

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Samsung TL100

 FH6 TL100 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH6 features outside measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL100 has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH6 and Samsung TL100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the FH6 compared to the TL100.

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and TL100 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FH6 and TL100.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FH6 to give you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher FH6 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH6
Portrait photography with Samsung TL100
33
resolution is good (14MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Street photography advice
Samsung TL100 Street photography advice
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (119g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
53
has image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (219g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
good battery power (280 per charge)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
33
has image stabilization (Digital)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Travel photography highlights
Samsung TL100 Travel photography highlights
70
good battery power (280 shots)
lighter than competition in class (119 grams)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
48
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (219g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Landscape photography camera
41
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
good battery power (280 shots)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
27
has image stabilization (Digital)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Vlogging features
Samsung TL100 Vlogging features
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (119 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
26
has image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (219g)
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Panasonic FH6 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Samsung TL100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Samsung TL100
General Information
Brand Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Samsung TL100
Also Known as - ST50
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-09 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 119g (0.26 lb) 219g (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 280 pictures -
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
Retail pricing $129 $22