Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung TL225
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Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
- Announced August 2009
- Also referred to as ST550
Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung TL225 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FP1 was announced 5 months after the TL225 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FP1 matches up vs the TL225 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung TL225 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 & Samsung TL225. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP1 Gallery & Samsung TL225 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Samsung TL225
FP1 | TL225 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Panasonic FP1
TL225 | FP1 | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Display resolution | 1152k | 230k | Crisper display (+922k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Samsung TL225
FP1 | TL225 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | August 2009 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP1 comes with physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung TL225 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung TL225 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FP1 and the TL225.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and TL225 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The picture underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FP1 and TL225.
Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files but you may want to take the age of the products into consideration.
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Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Samsung TL225 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Samsung TL225 |
Other name | - | ST550 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2009-08-13 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
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 | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 27-124mm (4.6x) |
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 | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 1,152k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.90 m (Auto ISO) | 3.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 151g (0.33 pounds) | 187g (0.41 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 100 x 60 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $153 | $488 |