Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung TL240
Portability
95 Imaging
35 Features
13 Overall
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95 Imaging
35 Features
13 Overall
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Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
32 Overall
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95 Imaging
37 Features
32 Overall
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Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs
Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2010
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Also referred to as ST5000
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Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FP1 (12MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FP1 grades against the TL240 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 & Samsung TL240. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FP1 Gallery & Samsung TL240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Samsung TL240
| FP1 | TL240 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Panasonic FP1
| TL240 | FP1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Samsung TL240
| FP1 | TL240 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2010 |  | January 2010 | Similar age |
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP1 features exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung TL240 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FP1 compared to the TL240.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and TL240 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP1 and TL240.
As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung TL240 to offer you more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively.
Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP1
Portrait photography with Samsung TL240
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Panasonic FP1 Street photography information
Samsung TL240 Street photography information
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average in class (151g)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors (160g)
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Panasonic FP1 Sports photography details
Samsung TL240 Sports photography details
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Panasonic FP1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Travel photography camera
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (151 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
includes focus by touch
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (160g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP1
Landscape photography with Samsung TL240
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Panasonic FP1 Vlogging information
Samsung TL240 Vlogging information
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than average in class (151 grams)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competitors (160g)
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Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Samsung TL240 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Samsung TL240 |
| Also called as | - | ST5000 |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2010-01-06 | 2010-01-06 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine IV | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4334 x 3256 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 4800 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3.5" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.90 m (Auto ISO) | 5.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 151g (0.33 lb) | 160g (0.35 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| 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 ID | - | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $153 | $171 |
