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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL205

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Samsung TL205 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL205 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(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
Samsung TL205
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Samsung TL205

 FP2 TL205 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL205 over the Panasonic FP2

 TL205 FP2 

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Samsung TL205

 FP2 TL205 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL205 size comparison

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

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL205 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL205 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL205 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography details
Samsung TL205 Portrait photography details
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Street photography details
Samsung TL205 Street photography details
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (151 grams)
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average in class (177g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Sports photography details
Samsung TL205 Sports photography details
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
25
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Travel photography advice
Samsung TL205 Travel photography advice
56
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (151 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
50
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (177 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL205 as a Landscape photography camera
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
23
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP2
Vlogging with Samsung TL205
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition (151 grams)
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than average in class (177g)
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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL205 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Samsung TL205
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Samsung TL205
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