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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL240

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Samsung TL240 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL240 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
  • Announced January 2010
Samsung TL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also Known as ST5000
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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL240 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic FP2 versus Samsung TL240, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the TL240 (14MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was revealed within a month of the TL240 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FP2 scores vs the TL240 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Samsung TL240

 FP2 TL240 

Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Panasonic FP2

 TL240 FP2 
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Samsung TL240

 FP2 TL240 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010January 2010Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FP2 enjoys external measurements 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 specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FP2 versus Samsung TL240 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FP2 against the TL240.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL240 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and TL240 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL240 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FP2 and TL240.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you should really take the production date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL240 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography features
Samsung TL240 Portrait photography features
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sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (151 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung TL240 as a Sports photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP2
Travel photography with Samsung TL240
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (151 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
offers touch focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (160 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL240 Landscape photography highlights
32
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP2
Vlogging with Samsung TL240
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (151g)
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touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (160g)
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Panasonic FP2 vs Samsung TL240 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Samsung TL240
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Samsung TL240
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Samsung TL240
Also called - ST5000
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-01-06 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4334 x 3256
Max native ISO 6400 4800
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3.5"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 151 gr (0.33 pounds) 160 gr (0.35 pounds)
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 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
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
Price at launch $80 $171