Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL225
Portability
95 Imaging
36 Features
17 Overall
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95 Imaging
36 Features
17 Overall
28
Portability
94 Imaging
34 Features
33 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
33 Overall
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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL225 Key Specs
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
(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
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(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
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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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 and Samsung TL225. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP2 Gallery and Samsung TL225 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Samsung TL225
| FP2 | TL225 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung TL225 over the Panasonic FP2
| TL225 | FP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
| Screen resolution | 1152k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+922k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Samsung TL225
| FP2 | TL225 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2010 |  | August 2009 | Same generation |
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | 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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and TL225 is 95 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Portrait photography highlights
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
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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Panasonic FP2 Street photography details
Samsung TL225 Street photography details
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
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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Panasonic FP2 Sports photography features
Samsung TL225 Sports photography features
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
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 photography with Panasonic FP2
Travel photography with Samsung TL225
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)
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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Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL225 Landscape photography highlights
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
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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Panasonic FP2 Vlogging highlights
Samsung TL225 Vlogging highlights
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)
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
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Samsung 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 |