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Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung TL225 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
  • Announced January 2010
Samsung TL225
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Samsung TL225

 FP1 TL225 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Panasonic FP1

 TL225 FP1 
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1152k230kCrisper display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Samsung TL225

 FP1 TL225 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010August 2009Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and TL225 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography factors
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Street photography info
Samsung TL225 Street photography info
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition (151g)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average (187 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL225 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP1
Travel photography with Samsung TL225
50
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (151g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
provides touch to focus
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (187g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography details
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography details
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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relatively wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Vlogging details
Samsung TL225 Vlogging details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition (151 grams)
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relatively wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than average (187 grams)
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Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Samsung TL225
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Samsung TL225
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