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Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung TL210

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Samsung TL210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung TL210 Key Specs

Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
Samsung TL210
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally Known as PL150
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung TL210 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung TL210, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the TL210 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was unveiled at a similar time to the TL210 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the FP1 matches up versus the TL210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Samsung TL210

 FP1 TL210 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL210 over the Panasonic FP1

 TL210 FP1 
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Samsung TL210

 FP1 TL210 
LaunchedJanuary 2010January 2010Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung TL210 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP1 has got exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung TL210 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung TL210 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FP1 versus the TL210.

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung TL210 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and TL210 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung TL210 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung TL210 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FP1 and TL210.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung TL210 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung TL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography information
Samsung TL210 Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Street photography highlights
Samsung TL210 Street photography highlights
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others (151g)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Sports photography features
Samsung TL210 Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Travel photography information
Samsung TL210 Travel photography information
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (151g)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
includes touch focus
flash built-in
quite wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (177g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL210 as a Landscape photography camera
28
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
37
quite wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung TL210 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
heavier than others (151 grams)
28
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
heavier than competition in class (177g)
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Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung TL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Samsung TL210
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Samsung TL210
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Samsung TL210
Also called as - PL150
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-06 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m (Auto ISO) 3.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 gr (0.33 lb) 177 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 99 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - SLB-07B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $153 $230