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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL225

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Samsung TL225 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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 TL225
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-124mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 187g - 100 x 60 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Alternative Name is ST550
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL225 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL225, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the TL225 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was introduced 5 months later than the TL225 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FP2 matches up versus the TL225 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Samsung TL225

 FP2 TL225 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Panasonic FP2

 TL225 FP2 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kClearer screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Samsung TL225

 FP2 TL225 
IntroducedJanuary 2010August 2009Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL225 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP2 has got exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL225 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 187 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the FP2 vs the TL225.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL225 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and TL225 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL225 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL225 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP2 and TL225.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FP2 to produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL225 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL225 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography highlights
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Street photography details
Samsung TL225 Street photography details
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than others in class (187g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Sports photography features
Samsung TL225 Sports photography features
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP2
Travel photography with Samsung TL225
56
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (151g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
59
supports focus via touch
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (187 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography highlights
33
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
37
rather wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL225 Vlogging highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (151g)
29
rather wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (187 grams)
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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL225 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Samsung TL225
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Samsung TL225
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Samsung TL225
Also Known as - ST550
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2009-08-13
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 27-124mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m 3.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync, Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 lb) 187g (0.41 lb)
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 Overall 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $80 $488