Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL205
95 Imaging
36 Features
17 Overall
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94 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
- Revealed January 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
- 177g - 99 x 59 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Alternative Name is PL100

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL205 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FP2 and Samsung TL205, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the TL205 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The FP2 was manufactured around the same time to the TL205 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FP2 matches up vs the TL205 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL205 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Samsung TL205. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Samsung TL205 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Samsung TL205
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Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Panasonic FP2
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Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Samsung TL205
FP2 | TL205 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL205 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP2 offers 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 TL205 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic FP2 and Samsung TL205 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FP2 versus the TL205.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and TL205 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL205 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FP2 and TL205.
As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic FP2 to render extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Samsung TL205 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Samsung TL205 |
Also referred to as | - | PL100 |
Category | 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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.0-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m | 3.40 m |
Flash options | 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 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 151 gr (0.33 lbs) | 177 gr (0.39 lbs) |
Physical 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 All around 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, SD/SDHC Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $80 | $180 |