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Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs

Panasonic FP1
(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)
  • 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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Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

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").

Photography Glossary

The FP1 was unveiled within a month of the TL240 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

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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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Samsung TL240

 FP1 TL240 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Panasonic FP1

 TL240 FP1 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Samsung TL240

 FP1 TL240 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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).

Look at the Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung TL240 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and TL240 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP1
Portrait photography with Samsung TL240
21
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
28
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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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Street photography information
Samsung TL240 Street photography information
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average in class (151g)
60
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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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Sports photography details
Samsung TL240 Sports photography details
25
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
43
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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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Travel photography camera
50
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)
60
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)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP1
Landscape photography with Samsung TL240
28
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
37
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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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Vlogging information
Samsung TL240 Vlogging information
25
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)
27
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

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Samsung TL240
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Samsung 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